CarVerify

Free Car Check

E133 MCR

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,382 mi
Last recorded241,382 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 MCR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 241,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 241,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 238,234 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 237,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2007 232,831 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 232,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 226,604 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage to tailgate

engine oil leaks

extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2006 226,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to tailgate

engine oil leaks

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
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E133 MCR is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E133 MCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E133 MCR?

You can check the full history of E133 MCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E133 MCR registered?

E133 MCR is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E133 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E133 MCR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E133 MCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E133 MCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.