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F117 GWJ

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 GWJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,800 miles

Nearside Rear shocker body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,791 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front brake balance high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,644 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,336 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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F117 GWJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F117 GWJ, 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 F117 GWJ registered?

F117 GWJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F117 GWJ safe to buy?

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