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E351 DWC

1988 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,480 mi
Last recorded187,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 DWC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 187,480 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

REAR DIFF NOISY WHEN ROTATING

VARIOUS DUST COVER PERISHED ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 31 Jul 2025 187,408 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE DUST COVER CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY NOISY WHEN ROTATING WHEELS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 187,350 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 187,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 187,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 187,219 miles

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 187,200 miles

Exhaust System Corroded.

General Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 187,053 miles

Exhaust System Corroded.

General Corrosion Across Chassis.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 186,373 miles

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

front bottom ball joint dust covers in poor condition

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

oil leak engine area

osf brake disc dust cover corroded and in poor condition

rear springs rusty

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 185,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose x2. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 185,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2015 184,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 184,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 181,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 181,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 179,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

free play inner rack o/s

o/s and n/s rear inner arch corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2013 179,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

free play inner rack o/s

o/s and n/s rear inner arch corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 177,601 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 177,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 175,989 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small hole in n/s front floor near seat mounting

Pass 29 Jul 2010 173,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 171,761 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 169,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 167,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 165,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 165,885 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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E351 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E351 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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E351 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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