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E344 WEX

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

319,572 mi
Last recorded319,572 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 WEX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 319,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 319,572 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 319,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 319,575 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 319,572 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 May 2012 319,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 319,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 319,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 319,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 319,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 319,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 319,572 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 319,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 319,572 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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E344 WEX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E344 WEX, 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 E344 WEX registered?

E344 WEX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E344 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E344 WEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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