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F476 RJD

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,873 mi
Last recorded221,873 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF476 RJD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 221,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 221,873 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 211,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 203,737 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 203,737 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 197,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 197,944 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 188,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 182,150 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 182,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 171,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 163,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 158,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 158,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 150,884 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 144,322 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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F476 RJD is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F476 RJD, 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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F476 RJD is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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