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E182 NUV

1988 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,085 mi
Last recorded164,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 NUV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 164,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 158,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 512,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 146,979 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 146,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 140,535 miles

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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E182 NUV is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E182 NUV, 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 E182 NUV registered?

E182 NUV is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E182 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 NUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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