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F167 HYB

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,521 mi
Last recorded132,521 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 HYB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 131,313 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 129,865 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,300 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 129,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,050 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 128,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 127,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp reflector insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 124,697 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 124,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,128 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in offside floor but not excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2010 123,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in offside floor but not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 119,296 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 115,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 115,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear seats folded away. unable to test rear seatbelts.

Pass 25 May 2006 113,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 113,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split

Front brake hoses perished

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2005 108,982 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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F167 HYB is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 F167 HYB, 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 F167 HYB registered?

F167 HYB is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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