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F260 DFV

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,167 mi
Last recorded226,167 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 DFV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2011 226,167 miles

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

front steering inner joint slight play n/s&o/s

Pass 4 May 2010 222,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 218,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 209,838 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 201,846 miles

running very low on co 0.12 hc at 2016 on idle cleared down to 363 when run at 1500rpm

Pass 2 Feb 2006 196,216 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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F260 DFV is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F260 DFV, 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 F260 DFV registered?

F260 DFV is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F260 DFV safe to buy?

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