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E342 DWC

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 DWC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 87,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2012 87,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,172 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2010 71,373 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,375 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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E342 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E342 DWC, 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 E342 DWC registered?

E342 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E342 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E342 DWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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