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F179 BJK

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 BJK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,121 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes to center rear axel (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

whole underside of vehicle coverd in wax oil

Fail 14 Jul 2017 88,961 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/80/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes to center rear axel (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked across the whole tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

whole underside of vehicle coverd in wax oil

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,341 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,341 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

rear brakes noisy

Pass 1 May 2012 56,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn unevenly

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak

washers could be better

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,093 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

some play in steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,009 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,009 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,490 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers could be better

Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers could be better

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,504 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers could be better

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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F179 BJK is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F179 BJK, 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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F179 BJK is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 March 1989.

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