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F263 PGV

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,263 mi
Last recorded110,263 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 PGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,261 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,085 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 95,085 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sills corroded at rear edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,831 miles

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 13 Dec 2017 92,831 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,478 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill to body area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,981 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on N/S floor pan to sill stenghning plate

Windscreen wiper blades staring to split

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,184 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 78,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,138 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 76,067 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,663 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 88,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 66,297 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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F263 PGV is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F263 PGV, 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 F263 PGV registered?

F263 PGV is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F263 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 PGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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