MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light pinkish colour (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear noise when braking
Nearside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light pinkish colour (4.3.1 (b) (i))
NS and OS anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 hoses each side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 hoses each side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroded
offside rear wheel bearing not tested
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroded
offside rear wheel bearing not tested
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion osf top sill and osr floor
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F42 TAB is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F42 TAB, 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 F42 TAB registered?
F42 TAB is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F42 TAB safe to buy?
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