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F148 YRN

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,957 mi
Last recorded255,957 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 YRN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2010 255,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 250,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 241,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 235,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 227,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 218,780 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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F148 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F148 YRN, 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 F148 YRN registered?

F148 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F148 YRN safe to buy?

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