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E238 VKL

1988 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,041 mi
Last recorded142,041 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 VKL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 142,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 137,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 132,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 13 Nov 2007 126,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 126,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 120,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,651 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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E238 VKL is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E238 VKL, 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 E238 VKL registered?

E238 VKL is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E238 VKL safe to buy?

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