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E154 MPO

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,333 mi
Last recorded102,333 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 MPO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 102,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

faied exaust first test poor r4epair but not blowing /? how long for

Fail 31 Oct 2009 94,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,962 miles

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

Play in O/S and N/S steering rack ends.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,102 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 84,102 miles

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

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

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

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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E154 MPO is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White 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 E154 MPO, 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 E154 MPO registered?

E154 MPO is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E154 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E154 MPO 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.

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