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F152 OJO

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 OJO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 125,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 121,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 115,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,326 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,326 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 102,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,240 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 OJO is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OJO, 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 F152 OJO registered?

F152 OJO is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F152 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F152 OJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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