MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
boot floor rusty and shailing
near side rear shock absorber dust shield corroded
near side rear wishbone bushes rusty
rear flexible brake hose ferrils rusty
sills and floors rusty and shailing
boot floor rusty and shailing
near side rear shock absorber dust shield corroded
near side rear wishbone bushes rusty
rear flexible brake hose ferrils rusty
sills and floors rusty and shailing
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E137 UUB is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E137 UUB, 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 E137 UUB registered?
E137 UUB is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 April 1988.
Is E137 UUB safe to buy?
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