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E138 KBJ

1988 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 KBJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 123,206 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 123,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both o/s/f flexey brake pipes are perishing.

o/s/r tyre is perishing.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 117,845 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in offside steering track rod end

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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E138 KBJ is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E138 KBJ, 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 E138 KBJ registered?

E138 KBJ is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E138 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E138 KBJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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