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F161 DPW

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 DPW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber wearing

drivers door ticking when opening & closing

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s reg plate light dim

tape repair to n/s/f & o/s/r light lens

Fail 5 Nov 2012 145,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s reg plate light dim

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber wearing

drivers door ticking when opening & closing

drivers wiper blade splitting

tape repair to n/s/f & o/s/r light lens

Pass 2 Nov 2011 141,375 miles

All front flexi brake pipes perishing and O/S/F damp at ferule

Both headlamps reflectors poor condition

Both rear axle tie rods front bushes perishing

Both rear lamps damaged

Exiting drivers door is a two handed operation

Gear lever damaged

N/S/F indicator and sidelamp lens damaged

O/S/F engine mounting separated

Rear number plate condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 141,288 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All front flexi brake pipes perishing and O/S/F damp at ferule

Both headlamps reflectors poor condition

Both rear axle tie rods front bushes perishing

Both rear lamps damaged

Exiting drivers door is a two handed operation

Gear lever damaged

N/S/F indicator and sidelamp lens damaged

O/S/F engine mounting separated

Rear number plate condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 136,803 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 132,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 125,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,602 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 121,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf indicator lamp incomplete but not showing white light too front

osr reverse lamp incomplete

Pass 24 Apr 2007 121,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf indicator lamp incomplete but not showing white light too front

osr reverse lamp incomplete

Pass 5 Apr 2006 115,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 115,865 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine running lean

number plate lights go out when boot is opened

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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F161 DPW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F161 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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F161 DPW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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