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F112 PWC

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,003 mi
Last recorded180,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF112 PWC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 180,003 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 180,003 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 177,985 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 175,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 174,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 174,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 173,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 173,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 173,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 172,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 170,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 169,043 miles

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 167,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 165,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 106,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 155,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F112 PWC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F112 PWC, 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 F112 PWC registered?

F112 PWC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F112 PWC safe to buy?

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