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A1 AYF

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,747 mi
Last recorded233,747 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AYF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 233,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 224,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 214,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 209,660 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pulled from chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel well (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 209,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pulled from chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 205,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside floor to sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jun 2021 205,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside floor to sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 May 2010 205,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 205,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 205,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 205,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 203,557 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 203,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A1 AYF is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A1 AYF, 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 A1 AYF registered?

A1 AYF is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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