MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear shocker body corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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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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