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E337 VKY

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE337 VKY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr & nsr suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,296 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise all brake discs corroded

advise nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,298 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 66,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 66,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E337 VKY is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E337 VKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E337 VKY registered?

E337 VKY is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E337 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E337 VKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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