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F464 YRU

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,850 mi
Last recorded86,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF464 YRU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,850 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 86,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,850 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 86,850 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,809 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,949 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,831 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,750 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 80,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F464 YRU is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F464 YRU, 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 F464 YRU registered?

F464 YRU is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F464 YRU safe to buy?

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