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E615 YVW

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE615 YVW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 117,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,649 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 112,215 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 112,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 110,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 109,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 108,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 106,416 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bot5h front brake disc slightly warped

wheel trims fitted wheel n uts n ot checked both rear trims missing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 103,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 99,609 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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E615 YVW is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E615 YVW, 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 E615 YVW registered?

E615 YVW is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E615 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E615 YVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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