MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front exhaust bracket loose
gear box cross member fixings modified
nearside rear outer sill corrded
rear axel trailing arm bushes split
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front exhaust bracket loose
gear box cross member fixings modified
nearside rear outer sill corrded
rear axel trailing arm bushes split
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear no plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
gear box cross member poorly secured
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F262 THP is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F262 THP, 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 F262 THP registered?
F262 THP is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F262 THP safe to buy?
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