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E103 DCD

1988 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,504 mi
Last recorded139,504 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 DCD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

age related corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2019 139,504 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 139,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 139,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 135,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 135,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer sills starting to rust.

N/S/R chassis/panel area rusted but not considered excessive.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 127,877 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 117,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 111,083 miles

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

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Mar 2007 103,690 miles

front brake pads are becoming heavily worn

steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 90,991 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E103 DCD is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E103 DCD, 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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E103 DCD is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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