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F105 DFK

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,541 mi
Last recorded65,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 DFK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Reversing Lamp Lens Missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 57,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 57,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 51,851 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,574 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 38,557 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,459 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,460 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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F105 DFK is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F105 DFK, 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 F105 DFK registered?

F105 DFK is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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