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E256 TEJ

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE256 TEJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust blowing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust blowing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,517 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 95,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,604 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,884 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,811 miles

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Fail 25 Jul 2007 86,811 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,283 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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E256 TEJ is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E256 TEJ, 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 E256 TEJ registered?

E256 TEJ is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E256 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E256 TEJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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