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F221 GKJ

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 GKJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,202 miles

Central Exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 84,589 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 80,429 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 6 May 2017 75,850 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 14 May 2016 70,283 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,057 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre very slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2014 60,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner / outter edge

Pass 15 May 2013 54,309 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre light cracking to inner sidewall

tested in the wet

Pass 2 May 2012 47,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 45,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre slightly deflated

o/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted

various brake pipes painted / undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 May 2011 45,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre slightly deflated

o/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted

various brake pipes painted / undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,253 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,864 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 42,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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F221 GKJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F221 GKJ, 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 F221 GKJ registered?

F221 GKJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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