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F528 ABV

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

198,310 mi
Last recorded198,310 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF528 ABV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 198,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 192,977 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 192,977 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 187,152 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 182,555 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 177,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 172,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 166,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 156,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 156,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT INOP

Pass 21 May 2015 156,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 154,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 139,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 115,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,823 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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F528 ABV is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F528 ABV, 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 F528 ABV registered?

F528 ABV is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F528 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F528 ABV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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