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E338 MYE

1988 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,983 mi
Last recorded168,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE338 MYE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 168,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 168,335 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 166,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 165,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 165,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bolt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 164,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 159,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 156,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 152,951 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2007 148,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 116,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 141,804 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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E338 MYE is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E338 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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What year was E338 MYE registered?

E338 MYE is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E338 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E338 MYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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