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E255 YDM

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,781 mi
Last recorded133,781 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 YDM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,781 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 133,781 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 133,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x two ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,781 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,781 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 133,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 133,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 133,781 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM PIN / BUSH WORN RETAINING FLANGE WASHER CORRODED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 130,725 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 130,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jul 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 124,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 122,618 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 122,618 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 119,600 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 112,479 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 May 2006 112,479 miles

spare tyre flat

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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E255 YDM is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E255 YDM, 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 E255 YDM registered?

E255 YDM is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E255 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 YDM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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