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F190 STP

1989 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF190 STP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced `a` pillar beside bottom hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 97,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TORSION BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TORSION BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 88,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,756 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,458 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,575 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhauts rubs on rear bumper

o/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s wiper blade split at ends clears screen ok

Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhauts rubs on rear bumper

o/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s wiper blade split at ends clears screen ok

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 67,390 miles

Oil leak

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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F190 STP is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F190 STP, 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 F190 STP registered?

F190 STP is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F190 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F190 STP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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