MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all 4x flexies to front wheels slightly deterioration
both front disc back plates slightly deteriorated
both rear axle stabaliser bar bush's have play on limits
centre exhaust has modified securing device
corossion to centre outer cill
exhaust has corossion
hard corossion to both rear cills
inner steering arms have play to offside front and nearside front
rear axle noisy
slight blow to rear exhaust backbox
wear to outer and inner edges of both front tyres
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight crack front number plate
slight play o/s inner rack arm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight crack front number plate
slight play o/s inner rack arm
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F47 HRJ is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F47 HRJ, 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 F47 HRJ registered?
F47 HRJ is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 January 1989.
Is F47 HRJ safe to buy?
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