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E647 DPG

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,639 mi
Last recorded106,639 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE647 DPG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack tie rod play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 106,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front tyres wearing outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 173,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 166,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 159,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 151,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 143,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 135,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen misting around the edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 126,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

servicable water mark round edge of screen

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,530 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

servicable water mark round edge of screen

Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,167 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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E647 DPG is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E647 DPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E647 DPG is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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