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Volvo 240

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,986 cc

E595 MUWMOT history

E595 MUW is a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 22 Mar 1988. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 217,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
217,744 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E595 MUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
22 Mar 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E595 MUW was last recorded at 217,744 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2018: 217,744 miles, lower than 217,774 miles on 16 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,744 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,744 miles
  • 2025 – 217,744 miles
  • 2024 – 217,744 miles
  • 2023 – 217,744 miles
  • 2022 – 217,744 miles
  • 2021 – 217,744 miles
  • 2020 – 217,744 miles
  • 2019 – 217,744 miles
  • 2018 – 217,744 miles
  • 2017 – 217,774 miles
  • 2016 – 217,744 miles
  • 2015 – 217,744 miles
  • 2014 – 217,744 miles
  • 2013 – 217,744 miles
  • 2012 – 217,744 miles
  • 2011 – 211,499 miles
  • 2010 – 202,936 miles
  • 2009 – 193,454 miles
  • 2008 – 184,347 miles
  • 2007 – 172,220 miles
  • 2006 – 164,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    740012705295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass217,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    916477203148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass217,744 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    426863857164
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass217,744 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    187324422041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass217,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    475371909401
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass217,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    839640499103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper sill corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail217,744 miles1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    235021087534
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper sill corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass217,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    239609290464
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass217,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    135414167413
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass217,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    199517008039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail217,744 miles (-30)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    738367080592
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass217,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    217,774 miles
    Test number
    647449344137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/14c 102/100r firestone (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail217,774 miles (+30)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,774 miles
    Test number
    308291608131
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/14c 102/100r firestone (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass217,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    589525162267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail217,744 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    727616646764
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass217,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    805905535024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail217,744 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    108234835426
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteShock adsobers very weak

  18. Pass217,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    136750254041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail217,744 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    659579544060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBulb dash board warning light on no fault found

  20. Pass217,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    126656343480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail217,744 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    209966743075
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass217,744 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    369724432035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail217,744 miles (+6,245)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    197752232426
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass211,499 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    211,499 miles
    Test number
    836474531070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail211,498 miles (+8,562)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,498 miles
    Test number
    375653431092
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on off side front door sill
    • NoteFront pads are low
    • NoteFront wiper blade split on end
    • NotePower steering belts have cracks starting to appear

  26. Pass202,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    202,936 miles
    Test number
    712690950069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail202,936 miles (+9,482)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,936 miles
    Test number
    292150950032
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass193,454 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    193,454 miles
    Test number
    122551459053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail193,434 miles (+9,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,434 miles
    Test number
    480298649004
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Pass184,347 miles (+12,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    190420258416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass172,220 miles (+7,336)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    172,220 miles
    Test number
    342474757070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRecommend off side head lamp reflector
    • NoteSlight play in near side steering arm

  32. Pass164,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    164,884 miles
    Test number
    131714446038
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about E595 MUW

Does E595 MUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E595 MUW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on E595 MUW?
The MOT on E595 MUW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E595 MUW done?
E595 MUW was recorded at 217,744 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,626 miles a year.
Has E595 MUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E595 MUW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on E595 MUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E595 MUW find?
E595 MUW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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