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F205 LFG

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,089 mi
Last recorded160,089 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 LFG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 160,089 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion inside wheel arch

Pass 16 Sep 2017 159,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing inner track rod end has a slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 154,581 miles

brake discs corroded

offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,192 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded pitted

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside front lower suspension ball joint worn

Pass 4 Jan 2006 149,412 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 149,412 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F205 LFG is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F205 LFG, 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 F205 LFG registered?

F205 LFG is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F205 LFG safe to buy?

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