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E277 PSG

1988 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 PSG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 135,179 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both front discs have wear and pitting

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2009 131,827 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cross member slightley corroded

o/s mirror

Fail 9 Dec 2009 131,824 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror

Pass 5 Dec 2008 127,929 miles

corrosion on both rear arms

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2008 127,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,477 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 123,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 122,304 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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E277 PSG is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E277 PSG, 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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E277 PSG is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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