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F199 DAT

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,910 mi
Last recorded117,910 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 DAT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 117,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,802 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on blown fuse (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,860 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 105,731 miles

n /s front floor corroded

slight front brake unbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2006 104,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 104,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 101,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 101,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F199 DAT is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F199 DAT, 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 F199 DAT registered?

F199 DAT is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F199 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F199 DAT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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