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F119 OBC

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,354 mi
Last recorded207,354 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 OBC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 207,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 205,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 205,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 203,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 200,146 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 196,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 193,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 187,731 miles

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

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

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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F119 OBC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F119 OBC, 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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F119 OBC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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