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E150 BKX

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 BKX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 53,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 51,692 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 51,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 49,589 miles

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise replacement

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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E150 BKX is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E150 BKX, 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 E150 BKX registered?

E150 BKX is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E150 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E150 BKX shows 6 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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