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F128 MBA

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 MBA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,962 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,738 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2007 91,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,622 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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F128 MBA is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F128 MBA, 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 F128 MBA registered?

F128 MBA is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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