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F508 ARN

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 ARN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,172 miles

slight play on steering rack inner joints.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play on steering rack inner joints.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,195 miles

middle exhaust deteriorating/corroding

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms slight corrosion

offside rear trailing arm slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,158 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,355 miles

slight wear/play offside steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2010 73,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight wear/play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,405 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,496 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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F508 ARN is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F508 ARN, 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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F508 ARN is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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