MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front steering inner joint slight play n/s&o/s
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)
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
running very low on co 0.12 hc at 2016 on idle cleared down to 363 when run at 1500rpm
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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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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