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F443 DNG

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,382 mi
Last recorded201,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF443 DNG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 201,382 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 201,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise: play in steering rack.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 186,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise: both front brake flexi hoses perishing each side.

advise: slight play in steering rack on both sides.

advise; n/s/r parking brake may need some adjustment.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 163,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise: both front flexi hoses perishing.

advise: play in n/s/f steering rack.

Pass 5 May 2006 147,960 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 147,956 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F443 DNG is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F443 DNG, 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 F443 DNG registered?

F443 DNG is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F443 DNG safe to buy?

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