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F425 MMX

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 MMX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 137,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,918 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 132,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 128,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 128,321 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 126,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 126,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 124,417 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 124,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 May 2011 122,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,449 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 120,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 118,272 miles

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

condition of front number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2008 116,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 116,863 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 112,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 112,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

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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F425 MMX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F425 MMX, 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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F425 MMX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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