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F23 DDY

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 DDY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake discs corroding

rear brakes slight uneven,nearside rear brake getting low on effort,long foot brake travel

suspension components+tailgate corroding,rear trailing arm bushes wearing,exhaust corroded, nearside rear lamp damaged,

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding [wheel bearing not tested] (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake discs corroding

rear brakes slight uneven,nearside rear brake getting low on effort,long foot brake travel

suspension components+tailgate corroding,rear trailing arm bushes wearing,exhaust corroded, nearside rear lamp damaged,

Pass 23 Nov 2018 101,116 miles

suspension components+tailgate corroding,offside rear trailing arm bush wearing,exhaust corroded,nearside front brake slight binding,nearside rear lamp damaged,nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,977 miles

headlight reflectors fading,n/s/f brake binding

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,687 miles

wear in o/s/r top link bush,rear tyre walls perishing,headlight reflectors fading

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,370 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,458 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,458 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,429 miles

slight play in steering,suspension components corroding,tailgate corroded,suspension bushes wearing,rear suspension getting weak,nearside rear light lens cracked,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,425 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering,suspension components corroding,tailgate corroded,suspension bushes wearing,rear suspension getting weak,nearside rear light lens cracked,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,188 miles

suspension components corroding,slight play in steering,suspension bushes wearing,tyres perishing,rear suspension getting weak,nearside rear light lens cracked,exhaust slight leaks/poor condtion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,slight play in steering,rear light lens cracked,slight play in offside rear suspension bush

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear boot lower valance heavily corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 92,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear boot lower valance heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear lamps cracked,suspension bushes wearing,slight play in steering

Fail 10 Dec 2009 90,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear lamps cracked,suspension bushes wearing,slight play in steering

Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,705 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked,slight play in steering,brake discs wearing+pads

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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F23 DDY is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F23 DDY, 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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F23 DDY is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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