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F40 TWK

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 TWK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 143,442 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 143,332 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 143,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

N/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 30 Dec 2011 142,537 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 142,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 141,654 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

n/s centre inner cill starting to corrode

o/s door mirror glass faded

o/s/r / centre floor and inner cill area starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2010 141,654 miles

o/s/r / centre floor and inner cill area starting to corrode

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

n/s centre inner cill starting to corrode

o/s door mirror glass faded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 133,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 133,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 127,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 127,052 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 120,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 112,985 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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F40 TWK is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F40 TWK, 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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F40 TWK is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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