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E727 FDX

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,764 mi
Last recorded196,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE727 FDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 196,764 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 195,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 195,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 195,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 195,323 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 190,345 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 190,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 181,624 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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E727 FDX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E727 FDX, 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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What year was E727 FDX registered?

E727 FDX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E727 FDX safe to buy?

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