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E814 SYC

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 SYC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,950 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 131,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 131,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,327 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 130,317 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,126 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 129,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,576 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 121,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,670 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 118,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 114,736 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in o/s head lamp

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 111,641 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

stone chip in o/s head lamp glass

Pass 30 Jun 2006 106,603 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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E814 SYC is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 E814 SYC, 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 E814 SYC registered?

E814 SYC is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E814 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E814 SYC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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