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E204 LYE

1988 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 LYE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,713 miles

corrosion to front brake back plates

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f headlamp reflector worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

perishing to n/s/f tyre

signs of perishing to brake hoses

strong advise corrosion to both rear sills

unable to see rear brake pads correctly

Fail 26 Oct 2011 110,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front brake back plates

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f headlamp reflector worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

perishing to n/s/f tyre

signs of perishing to brake hoses

strong advise corrosion to both rear sills

unable to see rear brake pads correctly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,339 miles

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake back plates

corrosion to n/s/r sill [door step]

corrosion to o/s/f lower suspension arm

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2010 110,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake back plates

corrosion to n/s/r sill [door step]

corrosion to o/s/f lower suspension arm

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

an object in the nearside rear tyre

knocking from the nearside front suspension

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2008 107,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads,and brake discs wearing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 105,845 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads,and brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 103,790 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front floor/inner sill corroded

slight play in offside rack

wipers only work on one speed

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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E204 LYE is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E204 LYE, 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 E204 LYE registered?

E204 LYE is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E204 LYE safe to buy?

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