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E272 LRY

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,826 mi
Last recorded179,826 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 LRY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 179,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 179,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 179,826 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,826 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 179,826 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2016 179,264 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 26 Feb 2016 179,264 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

nearside front brake binding heavily

nearside front door step corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 178,895 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,983 miles

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front suspension arm front bush split

offside front suspension arm front bush split

Fail 25 Feb 2014 177,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

hole in offside front floor

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear stabiliser arm bush split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,276 miles

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

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside centre floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear axle stabiliser bar bush worn

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 176,012 miles

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

nearside rear stabiliser bar bush torn

offside rear sill corroded

offside rear stabiliser bar bush torn

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 174,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mountings missing

nearside front top sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension upper tie bar front bushes split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 174,356 miles

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

centre exhaust mountings missing

nearside front top sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension upper tie bar front bushes split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 173,444 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

nearside front door step corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 173,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

nearside front door step corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 172,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 172,698 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 172,076 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 172,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 171,142 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 171,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 169,005 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 169,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E272 LRY is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 E272 LRY, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E272 LRY is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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