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F206 LMX

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

125,972 mi
Last recorded125,972 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF206 LMX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,972 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 125,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,972 miles

Offside Front Light unit lens damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Light unit lens damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door has poor operation.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 125,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,772 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2017 125,771 miles

Direction indicators not working all front and all rear (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,301 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Engine temp reading high when left ti idle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both systems (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Weak (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both systems (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 125,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Engine temp reading high when left ti idle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both systems (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Weak (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both systems (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 124,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 122,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 120,876 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 120,876 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 120,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 120,187 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 119,861 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 119,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 118,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 118,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 115,940 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 115,940 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 112,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 112,867 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F206 LMX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F206 LMX, 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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F206 LMX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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