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E161 LOR

1988 Volvo 240

Grey Lpg 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,316 mi
Last recorded186,316 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 LOR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 186,316 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 186,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 183,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake disc covers corroded

n/s o/s sills corroded not excessivly n/s outrigger corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 183,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake disc covers corroded

n/s o/s sills corroded not excessivly n/s outrigger corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 181,412 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 181,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 178,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 173,419 miles

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

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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E161 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E161 LOR, 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

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What year was E161 LOR registered?

E161 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E161 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 LOR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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