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510 AN

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,654 mi
Last recorded108,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration510 AN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 108,530 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,880 miles

oil leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,664 miles

oil leak.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,044 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,690 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,321 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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510 AN is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 510 AN, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 510 AN registered?

510 AN is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is 510 AN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 510 AN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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