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E219 LYW

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 LYW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012 111,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 111,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,597 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 110,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 110,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 110,433 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 106,750 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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E219 LYW is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E219 LYW, 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 E219 LYW registered?

E219 LYW is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E219 LYW safe to buy?

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