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F184 BVG

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,522 mi
Last recorded212,522 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF184 BVG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 212,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 212,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 207,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 202,246 miles

all brake pipes covered in undersill

all front brake hoses perishing

nsf head light dip beam image dim

nsf steering has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2006 196,901 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside head light reflector corroding

offside rear lens damaged

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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F184 BVG is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F184 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F184 BVG registered?

F184 BVG is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F184 BVG safe to buy?

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