MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery insecure
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E178 EBW is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E178 EBW, 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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How do I check the history of E178 EBW?
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What year was E178 EBW registered?
E178 EBW is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 November 1988.
Is E178 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E178 EBW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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