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F236 GKJ

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,223 mi
Last recorded176,223 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 GKJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 176,223 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp reflectors deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 176,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp reflectors deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 176,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 176,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 176,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

slight play in offside steering

Pass 4 Jan 2018 174,836 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 174,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 171,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 169,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 166,161 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jan 2014 163,080 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 163,079 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 159,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 155,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 151,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 145,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 139,246 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 139,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 133,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 129,803 miles

NSR seat belt is slow to retract.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 125,587 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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F236 GKJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F236 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 F236 GKJ registered?

F236 GKJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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