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E326 EPE

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,740 mi
Last recorded206,740 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 EPE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 206,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre tread low. †drivers seat head rest broken. †surface corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 206,740 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low. †drivers seat head rest broken. †surface corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 201,729 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads getting low †surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

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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E326 EPE is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E326 EPE, 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 E326 EPE registered?

E326 EPE is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E326 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E326 EPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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