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F445 GGC

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,108 mi
Last recorded113,108 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 GGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,838 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,979 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 98,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,355 miles

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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F445 GGC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F445 GGC, 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 F445 GGC registered?

F445 GGC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F445 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F445 GGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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