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179,945 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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))
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))
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))
both front brake discs back plates corroded
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
Nearside Front Floor corroded at outrigger, outside any prescribed areas.
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.
Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack end joint.
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.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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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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