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ExpiredMileage
168,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper axle support arm bush unbonded but not resulting in excess movement
both axle bushes deteriorated
both rear lower trailing arms slightly corroded
nearside and offside inner steering rack has free-play
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper axle support arm bush unbonded but not resulting in excess movement
both axle bushes deteriorated
both rear lower trailing arms slightly corroded
nearside and offside inner steering rack has free-play
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake backing plates holed
Offside Front Outer sill coroeded
Offside Front brake backing plates holed
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake backing plates holed
Offside Front Outer sill coroeded
Offside Front brake backing plates holed
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls after been run flat
rear diff seal weeping oil
rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls after been run flat
rear diff seal weeping oil
rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both outer sills holed outside prescied area
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both outer sills holed outside prescied area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
hole in left hand sill out side precribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wiper blades spilt on ends
hole in left hand sill out side precribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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F23 LNJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F23 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 February 1989.
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