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F116 PNM

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,900 mi
Last recorded166,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 PNM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2007 166,900 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 159,638 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 159,638 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre brake light disconnected

Handbrake could be better

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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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F116 PNM is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F116 PNM, 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 F116 PNM registered?

F116 PNM is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F116 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F116 PNM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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