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F536 AOX

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 AOX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 164,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 164,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 163,667 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 163,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 163,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 161,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 160,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 159,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 158,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 157,256 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 155,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 153,876 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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F536 AOX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F536 AOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F536 AOX registered?

F536 AOX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F536 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F536 AOX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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