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E291 CAM

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,260 mi
Last recorded126,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 CAM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,260 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 126,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,683 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 118,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,344 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

unable to fully check brake and fuel pipe condition due to extensive use of underseal

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 4 Oct 2006 103,344 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

unable to fully check brake and fuel pipe condition due to extensive use of underseal

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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E291 CAM is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E291 CAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E291 CAM registered?

E291 CAM is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E291 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E291 CAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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