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F447 GKH

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 GKH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 60,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,136 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,564 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,189 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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F447 GKH is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F447 GKH, 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 F447 GKH registered?

F447 GKH is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F447 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F447 GKH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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