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F434 STW

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 STW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 144,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 141,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 139,394 miles

headlamp reflectors becoming corroded

n /s rack inner joint some movement

n/s bottom ball joint some movement

rear no plate showing some deteriation

Pass 30 Jan 2007 136,770 miles

n/s headlamp reflector becoming poor

n/s+o/s lower arms showing corrsion

n/sf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 134,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 134,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s inner rack joint slight wear

tailgate lower edge corroding

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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F434 STW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F434 STW, 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 F434 STW registered?

F434 STW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F434 STW safe to buy?

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