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F240 FEC

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 FEC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 123,584 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four brake back plate tin covers corroded.

windscreen has slight damp misting around outer edges of same.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake back plate tin covers corroded.

windscreen has slight damp misting around outer edges of same.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,318 miles

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

all four brake metal backplates corroded.

all four lower suspension arms have slight corrosion.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

reg plate lamps slight dicolouring.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 118,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all four brake metal backplates corroded.

all four lower suspension arms have slight corrosion.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

reg plate lamps slight dicolouring.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 113,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear o/s tyre worn outside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,334 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear o/s tyre worn outside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 102,145 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,019 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 84,019 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F240 FEC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F240 FEC, 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 F240 FEC registered?

F240 FEC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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