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E114 AKN

1988 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,323 mi
Last recorded142,323 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE114 AKN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 142,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,208 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 121,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 119,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 119,733 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 119,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,773 miles

Early corrosion to both rear inner sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,773 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,773 miles

n/s/f washer jet, poor aim

some rust on underside, may require attention soon

Fail 25 Jun 2014 109,773 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/f washer jet, poor aim

some rust on underside, may require attention soon

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,426 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r lower wheel arch area becoming corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 109,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r brake disc showing slight signs of distortion on brake test

n/s/r lower wheel arch area becoming corroded

o/s park brake requires attention

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 109,203 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 108,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 108,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 101,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,806 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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E114 AKN is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E114 AKN, 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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E114 AKN is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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