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F226 DWD

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,776 mi
Last recorded166,776 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 DWD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2010 166,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 161,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 161,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 159,409 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE

Fail 11 Oct 2007 159,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 26 Sep 2006 156,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 156,453 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE.

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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F226 DWD is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F226 DWD, 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 F226 DWD registered?

F226 DWD is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F226 DWD safe to buy?

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