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F475 PJB

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 PJB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front discs corroding at edges

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,859 miles

both front brake backplates corroding

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear trailing arm corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,378 miles

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted.

near side rear tyre is starting to perish and is becoming close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre is becoming close to wear indicators.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,487 miles

front brake discs covers corroded,rear tyres aged & close to limits,oil leaks,underbody undersealed & soiled...

Fail 27 Aug 2008 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs covers corroded,rear tyres aged & close to limits,oil leaks,underbody undersealed & soiled...

Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,549 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 79,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F475 PJB is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F475 PJB, 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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F475 PJB is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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