MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leaks. front pads starting to wear
rear n/s seat belt slightly damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks. front pads starting to wear
rear n/s seat belt slightly damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks at engine ,gear box,rear axel. †inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †rear body damaged
under floors,chassis rails outriggers ,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks at engine ,gear box,rear axel. †inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †rear body damaged
under floors,chassis rails outriggers ,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F49 LVM is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Green 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 F49 LVM, 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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F49 LVM is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1989.
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