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F168 TMC

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

182,106 mi
Last recorded182,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 182,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 182,106 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 182,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 182,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 180,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 175,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 174,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 174,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 174,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 174,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in seat back but not insecure

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2017 174,269 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in seat back but not insecure

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 174,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 173,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 173,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 173,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 172,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 172,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 171,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 170,683 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 170,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 170,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 169,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 168,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 165,595 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 TMC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TMC, 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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F168 TMC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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