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E805 GVC

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 GVC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 84,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 83,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,733 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 82,733 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 81,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,260 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 80,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 79,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 78,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 77,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 78,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,274 miles

ftt n/swiper blade starting to smeer screen

slight judder on frt brakes

Pass 25 May 2006 75,477 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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E805 GVC is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E805 GVC, 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 E805 GVC registered?

E805 GVC is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E805 GVC safe to buy?

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