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F133 MMJ

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

217,372 mi
Last recorded217,372 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 MMJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 217,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 217,372 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear seats folded down, belts not tested

Pass 19 Nov 2012 209,388 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 209,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 201,736 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 194,883 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

clutch pedal and brake-pedal anti-slip rubbers deteriorated

engine slightly hesitates on acceleration, but emmision o.k

Fail 1 Nov 2010 194,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 188,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 188,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 179,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 179,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 170,932 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 170,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 163,130 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 163,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 154,367 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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F133 MMJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F133 MMJ, 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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F133 MMJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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