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E330 UDB

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,586 mi
Last recorded191,586 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE330 UDB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 191,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 191,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure rear fuel pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Oct 2015 186,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 177,191 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 174,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 154,820 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 154,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 151,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 151,696 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 147,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 142,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 138,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 135,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 130,143 miles

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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E330 UDB is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E330 UDB, 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 E330 UDB registered?

E330 UDB is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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