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E296 FFV

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 FFV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,104 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 61,728 miles

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2013 60,916 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 60,916 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,967 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,904 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 57,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 57,615 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 56,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 53,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 52,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E296 FFV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 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 E296 FFV, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E296 FFV registered?

E296 FFV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E296 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E296 FFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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