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F268 EFL

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,672 mi
Last recorded181,672 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 EFL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 181,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 179,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 178,427 miles

front brake disc back plates deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2024 178,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs back plates deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2024 178,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

front brake discs back plates deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 178,352 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2022 175,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 172,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 170,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 170,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 166,933 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 166,866 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 164,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,284 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,284 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.o/s and n/s rear outer arches corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.o/s and n/s rear outer arches corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack.o/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,210 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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F268 EFL is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F268 EFL, 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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F268 EFL is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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