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F105 SPA

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

231,310 mi
Last recorded231,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 SPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 231,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 231,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 228,159 miles

Oil leak

front brake back plates corroided

Pass 3 Oct 2011 223,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 220,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 220,935 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 216,961 miles

o/s and n/s/f back plates in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 213,106 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 210,200 miles

heavy surface corrosion both front chassis legs

n/s/f back plate poor condition

o/s/f back plate poor condition

transmission oil leak

washer pump insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2007 206,009 miles

washer motor loose on innerwing,n/s front brake discs back plate corroded and n/s rear bump stop missing.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 201,355 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 SPA is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc 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 F105 SPA, 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 SPA registered?

F105 SPA is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F105 SPA safe to buy?

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