MOT Status
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131,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all around
general corrosion
general corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corroded
Front both front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner front of inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear front of inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front floor corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside floor is corroded
Offside Rear light unit faded
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
exhaust rubbers in poor condition but holding
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
exhaust rubbers in poor condition but holding
both front tyres have cracking in the side walls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsr tyre has cracking in the sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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F438 STW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F438 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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F438 STW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 April 1989.
Is F438 STW safe to buy?
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