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E73 HLU

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,802 mi
Last recorded187,802 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 HLU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 187,802 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 187,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 185,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 181,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 177,187 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 177,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 177,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 176,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 175,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 173,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 173,641 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 169,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 168,632 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 168,632 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR OT BE GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE MIDDLE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.3 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 24 Jan 2006 167,220 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER TREADS †RECOMMEND TRACKING

Fail 24 Jan 2006 167,220 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER TREADS †RECOMMEND TRACKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E73 HLU is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E73 HLU, 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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What year was E73 HLU registered?

E73 HLU is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E73 HLU safe to buy?

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