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F222 GUA

1989 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,883 mi
Last recorded148,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 GUA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 148,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake dirt shields corroded/missing

damage to n/s/r wing

excwssive corrosion to tailgate/floor/rear panel

Fail 19 Dec 2008 148,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake dirt shields corroded/missing

damage to n/s/r wing

excwssive corrosion to tailgate/floor/rear panel

Pass 14 Jan 2008 143,427 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to tailgate and rear floor and panel

Fail 11 Jan 2008 143,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to tailgate and rear floor and panel

Pass 27 Dec 2006 137,233 miles

corrosion to tailgate;rear boot floor and back panel

damage and corrosion to n/s/r wing/wheelarch area

slight corrosion to o/s headlamp reflector

Fail 27 Dec 2006 137,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to tailgate rear panel boot floor and n/s/r wing and wheelarch damaged

slight corrosion to o/s headlamp reflector

Pass 13 Jan 2006 132,886 miles

corrosion to tailgate floor area outer body n/s/r wheel arch and tailgate

damage to n/s/r wheel arch area

Fail 10 Jan 2006 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion tailgate rear floor area ,outer body,n/s/r wheel arch. tailgate corroding

damage to n/s//r wheel arch area

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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F222 GUA is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F222 GUA, 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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F222 GUA is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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