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F410 OFC

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

293,515 mi
Last recorded293,515 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF410 OFC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 293,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 286,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 286,005 miles

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 277,296 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 277,255 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 275,832 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 275,832 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 267,884 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 267,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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F410 OFC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F410 OFC, 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 F410 OFC registered?

F410 OFC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F410 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F410 OFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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