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F151 YRN

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 YRN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,806 miles

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

headlamp slightly dull but pattern made out

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

headlamp slightly dull but pattern made out

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,629 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,441 miles

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

n/side rear tyre cracking

o/side front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,915 miles

headlamp chrome backing dull

Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp chrome backing dull

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,711 miles

o/side mirror glass slightly faded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 91,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,429 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/side front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,846 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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F151 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F151 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 F151 YRN registered?

F151 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F151 YRN safe to buy?

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