MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E169 BKE is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,980cc 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 E169 BKE, 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 E169 BKE registered?
E169 BKE is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E169 BKE safe to buy?
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