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F24 MGW

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,311 mi
Last recorded194,311 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 MGW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 194,311 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 188,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 186,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 185,015 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 182,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 180,659 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 179,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 175,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 172,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 172,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 170,303 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 170,303 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ALTERNATER BELTS (X2) SCREACHING

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 26 Oct 2010 167,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 167,634 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 162,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 156,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 152,659 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 152,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 149,091 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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F24 MGW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F24 MGW, 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 F24 MGW registered?

F24 MGW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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