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E272 MJE

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,334 mi
Last recorded213,334 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 MJE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 213,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 213,334 miles

Offside floor pan feeling soft will require attention soon

Pass 16 Feb 2024 213,334 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2023 213,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 213,334 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2021 213,334 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 213,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 213,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 213,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 212,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 212,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 209,322 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 205,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 202,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 199,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 199,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 196,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 192,004 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 192,004 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 185,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 180,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 175,279 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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E272 MJE is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E272 MJE, 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 E272 MJE registered?

E272 MJE is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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