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F488 TRT

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 TRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 162,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 157,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 152,170 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 152,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 145,118 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 145,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 138,334 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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F488 TRT is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F488 TRT, 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 F488 TRT registered?

F488 TRT is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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