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F104 RKX

1989 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 RKX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2013 97,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 23 May 2011 90,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 87,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 83,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished and cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 79,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 76,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,341 miles

CORROSION TO CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

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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F104 RKX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F104 RKX, 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 F104 RKX registered?

F104 RKX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F104 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F104 RKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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