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E604 LHV

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 LHV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,635 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 135,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 135,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 135,635 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 135,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,636 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 135,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2016 135,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 135,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 135,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 134,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 134,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 133,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 133,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 133,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 133,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 132,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 132,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 131,485 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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E604 LHV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E604 LHV, 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 E604 LHV registered?

E604 LHV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E604 LHV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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