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E311 MYE

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,399 mi
Last recorded160,399 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 MYE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 160,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 160,399 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 158,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 157,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension arms very corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside miiror glass in poor condition

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2010 157,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension arms very corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside miiror glass in poor condition

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 155,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 154,419 miles

Both front wishbones very corroded

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 152,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 149,629 miles

all front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak

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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E311 MYE is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E311 MYE, 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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E311 MYE is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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