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E230 TWR

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 TWR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

underside of car corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,891 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 104,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,094 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 95,094 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2014 65,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 65,831 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 614,906 miles

no center stop lamp

Fail 22 May 2013 61,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no center stop lamp

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2011 49,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 49,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,664 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,221 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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E230 TWR is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E230 TWR, 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 E230 TWR registered?

E230 TWR is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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