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£1,280

Volvo 240 DL 1988

SWVA • UK • 25 Jan 2019

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£1,280

Volvo 240 DL 1988

UK • 25 Jan 2019

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Volvo 240 DL was supplied new by Kastner Exeter Volvo and remained under the care of the same family until 2017. Accompanied by a comprehensive service history from new until 2004, it also includes the original pre-delivery inspection, book pack, manuals and a service book, it further benefits from a recent MOT and clutch replacement in 2018.

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Condition 

7

Based on the description, the car has been well-maintained with extensive service history from new until 2004. Recent work includes a new MOT, clutch in 2018, and a full service including cambelt. The description suggests that while there may be some age-related wear, the car is in good mechanical order with recent maintenance.

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104,549 miles (via 2025 MOT)

F727ETT

United Kingdom

YV1245831J1807239

1988

Auction

£1,280

Volvo 240 DL 1988

SWVA • UK • 25 Jan 2019

Market Position:

Lowest Price

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Description

Supplied new by Kastner Exeter Volvo, this 240 DL has been owned by the same farming family from new until 2017.

Included in the file is the original pre delivery inspection, 600 mile service plus annual and intermediate service invoices from then on until 2004.

Also included is the bookback and manuals and a service book with stamps from 1988 – 2004.

Recent new MOT, new clutch in 2018, full service including cambelt.

Price Analysis vs Other 240 DLs

£2,944

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,154

Median Price (Since 2020)

£25,965

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 4th Mar 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

104,549 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 5th Mar 2025, 104,549 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front brake backing plates have corrosion
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Passed

On 19th Feb 2024, 104,549 miles


Failed

On 30th Jan 2024, 104,549 miles

There were 13 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Passed

On 28th Jan 2023, 104,549 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- underbody and components have age related corrosion

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