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920 R

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration920 R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 85,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 85,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front under floor holed and corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,472 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 84,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,199 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 76,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,154 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box out put drive flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower, offside & nearside floor pan jacking point arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,154 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box out put drive flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower, offside & nearside floor pan jacking point arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,075 miles

both front tyres cracked/perrished on sidewalls and in tread

floor corroded and holed on floor at front both sides

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,580 miles

both front tyre sidewalls and tread perrished/cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls and tread perrished/cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,012 miles

slight play in steering system/ underbody undersealed/ front tyres worn on edges/ diff noisey/ stone chips in screen/ corrosion n/s/f/& o/s/f floor pans

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,966 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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920 R is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 920 R, 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.

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What year was 920 R registered?

920 R is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is 920 R safe to buy?

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