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ACE 200T

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 200T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,034 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 87,854 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT ! (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT ! (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,285 miles

n/s reverse light inop.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 114,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 113,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 110,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 108,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 108,161 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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ACE 200T is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ACE 200T, 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 ACE 200T registered?

ACE 200T is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is ACE 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACE 200T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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