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F33 FUM

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 FUM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 141,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 137,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

windscreen cracked offside bottom corner

Pass 28 Apr 2008 131,593 miles

exhaust tail pipe badly rusted

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 9 May 2007 130,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to sceen to offside outside swept area

Pass 9 May 2006 128,427 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 128,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F33 FUM is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F33 FUM, 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 F33 FUM registered?

F33 FUM is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F33 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F33 FUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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