CarVerify

Free Car Check

E188 JPA

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,929 mi
Last recorded13,929 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 JPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 13,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 12,188 miles

Both side anti-roll bar link rubber ageing and cracking

Chip zone b but not effecting drivers visibility

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner slight worn

Fail 30 May 2018 12,188 miles

Both side anti-roll bar link rubber ageing and cracking

Chip zone b but not effecting drivers visibility

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner slight worn

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 11,140 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 4 May 2016 9,941 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2016 9,941 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 8,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 8,635 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 7,141 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 7,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 6,633 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 6,633 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OS wishbone corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 15 May 2012 5,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ex: tail pipe leak[ng

Pass 25 May 2011 4,090 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 4,090 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 2,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 3 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 May 2008 123,726 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 121,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 119,018 miles

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

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 15 May 2006 119,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside reverse light not working

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
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E188 JPA is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E188 JPA, 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

How do I check the history of E188 JPA?

You can check the full history of E188 JPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E188 JPA registered?

E188 JPA is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E188 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 JPA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E188 JPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E188 JPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.