MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in steering rack joint
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
room in nearside steering
seatbelts tested only on seats fitted on test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
room in nearside steering
seatbelts tested only on seats fitted on test
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight room in steering rack nearside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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F541 PTF is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 F541 PTF, 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 F541 PTF registered?
F541 PTF is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1989.
Is F541 PTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F541 PTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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