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F152 MTM

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 MTM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,211 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 141,204 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Use of Door Lock Required (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Use of Key Required (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Various Hangers Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring Appears Cut/Shortened, Not correctly Seated in Cup Likely to Dislodge Both Sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area, Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle insecure Lower Bush/Mounting Axle Housing Corroded Leaving Bush Exposed (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring Appears Cut/Shortened, Not correctly Seated in Cup Likely to Dislodge Both Sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locating Pin insecure Lock Device Missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 128,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 128,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 120,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 117,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,812 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,811 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,259 miles

Fuel pump is making an unusual noise.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside floor to sill area is corroded outside any prescribed area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not excessively yet, replacement recommended.

n/s front antiroll bar D bush rubber has some play

Fail 13 Jan 2014 105,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pump is making an unusual noise.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside floor to sill area is corroded outside any prescribed area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not excessively yet, replacement recommended.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,872 miles

Oil leak

both dip beams weak

n /s floor to sill corroded but not near prescribed area

n/s rear light lens has temp repair

o/s front steering track rod end dust cover split still keeping out dirt (replacement recommended)

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticky

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,759 miles

Oil leak

both dip beam images weak

n/s floorpan corroded not in prescribed area

temp repair to n/s/r light lense cluster

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small corrosion hole near nearside front floor area

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,341 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,872 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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F152 MTM is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MTM, 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 MTM is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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