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F152 DPW

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

222,578 mi
Last recorded222,578 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 DPW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 222,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undercarrige covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2024 222,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 222,576 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 222,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers footwell has surface rust

Fail 20 Oct 2023 222,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers footwell has surface rust

Pass 24 Oct 2022 222,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 222,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 222,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 222,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear tyre deteriorating on inside threads.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 222,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 222,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 222,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 222,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 222,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 222,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 219,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 219,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 218,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 218,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 217,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 217,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2009 213,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 213,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 212,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 211,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 211,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 211,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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F152 DPW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F152 DPW, 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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F152 DPW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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