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E294 MTC

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 MTC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,797 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 81,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E294 MTC is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E294 MTC, 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 E294 MTC registered?

E294 MTC is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E294 MTC safe to buy?

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