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E332 KLW

1988 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 KLW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,965 miles

Corrosion around windscreen rubber.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and Offside headlamp reflectors corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 133,923 miles

All 4 front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside and Offside headlamp reflectors are corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 131,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamps are slightly dim due to deteriorated reflectors.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear fog lamp lens is cracked.

Fail 14 Apr 2006 130,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust section is heavily corroded and repaired with a "bandage". No individual blow or all blows cumulatively can be considered a major leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 14 Apr 2006 130,964 miles

Rear exhaust section is heavily corroded and repaired with a "bandage". No individual blow or all blows cumulatively can be considered a major leak of exhaust gasses

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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E332 KLW is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E332 KLW, 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 E332 KLW registered?

E332 KLW is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E332 KLW safe to buy?

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