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F415 OVX

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF415 OVX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,368 miles

offside rear number plate bulb dim

oil leak/mess

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 115,367 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

offside rear number plate bulb dim

oil leak/mess

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,077 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 114,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,792 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 112,792 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,550 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Rusty

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Delaminted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 111,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Rusty

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Delaminted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,061 miles

number plates deterioated

slight play in steering system

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,480 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 27 Mar 2007 109,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perrished

number plates deterioated

play in steering system

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,125 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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F415 OVX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F415 OVX, 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 F415 OVX registered?

F415 OVX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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