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F528 JVM

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,124 mi
Last recorded122,124 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,124 miles

All rear seats layed flat.

Battery insecure

Both front brake backplates corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 122,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All rear seats layed flat.

Battery insecure

Both front brake backplates corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 121,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 121,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 120,086 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 119,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JVM is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F528 JVM, 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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F528 JVM is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F528 JVM safe to buy?

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