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E546 LFX

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,108 mi
Last recorded168,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 LFX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 168,108 miles

Both wing mirror, glass in poor condition

Play in both stearing arm inner fixings

Fail 24 Jul 2013 168,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both wing mirror, glass in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 168,102 miles

Corrosion on floor pan

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 168,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on floor pan

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 168,102 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts and on sills

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joints

Slight play in stearing arms

Slight play in stearing rack pinion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 164,611 miles

Slight play in stearing rack

Wing mirrors glases in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2010 164,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in stearing rack

Wing mirrors glases in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,477 miles

Corrosion on sills and floor pan

Slight playin stearing rack

both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 156,153 miles

Rear axle tie bar bushes in poor condition

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 151,997 miles

Rear exaust hanger in poor condition

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 147,814 miles

Slight play in stearing rack

Corrosion on both sills

Front brake pads worn low

Rear suspension bushes worn

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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E546 LFX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E546 LFX, 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.

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What year was E546 LFX registered?

E546 LFX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E546 LFX safe to buy?

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