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F235 FGC

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,945 mi
Last recorded179,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 FGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 179,945 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 178,900 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2025 178,893 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,266 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 178,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever high travel

Pass 19 Jul 2023 177,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 177,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,245 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 177,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 175,846 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 174,394 miles

both front brake discs back plates corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 174,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central near side floor corroded throguh

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,545 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded at outrigger, outside any prescribed areas.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 172,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Floor corroded at outrigger, outside any prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,517 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack end joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 168,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 163,677 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 159,110 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 154,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 150,707 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 150,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear ends of nearside and offside outer sills corroding slightly.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 144,190 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 144,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 137,390 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 131,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 115,685 miles

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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F235 FGC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F235 FGC, 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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F235 FGC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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