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A11 VKD

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VKD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 101,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,350 miles

advise all front brake hoses perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 67,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,780 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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A11 VKD is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 A11 VKD, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VKD registered?

A11 VKD is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is A11 VKD safe to buy?

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