MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s front and rear tyres worn low
n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn
o/s/f sill to floor corroded
play in rack o/s
rear axle bushes split and worn
n/s lower ball joint slight lift
o/s lower ball joint worn resulting in play
o/s mirror glass distorted
wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f mirror glass deteroiated
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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F168 BWX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F168 BWX, 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 F168 BWX registered?
F168 BWX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 January 1989.
Is F168 BWX safe to buy?
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