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F168 BWX

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,918 mi
Last recorded191,918 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 BWX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 191,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 184,603 miles

n/s lower ball joint slight lift

o/s lower ball joint worn resulting in play

o/s mirror glass distorted

wipers poor

Pass 24 Oct 2009 175,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 166,512 miles

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

o/s/f mirror glass deteroiated

Pass 27 May 2008 163,290 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 155,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 147,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 147,423 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2005 139,229 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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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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