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F284 NVR

1994 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,440 mi
Last recorded167,440 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 NVR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 167,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 161,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 161,933 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 155,922 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

excssisv corroded outer inner sills;floors, wheel archs, chassis, x members,body wrokes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2005 155,922 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

excssisv corroded outer inner sills;floors, wheel archs, chassis, x members,body wrokes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2005 155,921 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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F284 NVR is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 151,602 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 F284 NVR, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F284 NVR registered?

F284 NVR is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is F284 NVR safe to buy?

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