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F199 GAG

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,597 mi
Last recorded93,597 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 GAG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,841 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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 GAG is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAG, 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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F199 GAG is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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