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F346 TRT

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF346 TRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,584 miles

All suspension parts corroded

Offside rear light lense broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension parts corroded

mold offside front seatbelt

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged should be replaced

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside and nearside front brake back plate rusted

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhurst rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside and nearside front brake back plate rusted

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhurst rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 55,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F346 TRT is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F346 TRT, 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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F346 TRT is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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