MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front brake pads,and brake discs wearing
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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