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FIW 700

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 700
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 50,738 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure All 4 front (1.1.12 (d))

Headlamp aim too low Both very low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60VR15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished through treads (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished / splitting through treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,760 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 46,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,505 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 43,502 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,658 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,933 miles

off side rear tyre cracked but not to cords

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,884 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,532 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,367 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,796 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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FIW 700 is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 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 FIW 700, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIW 700 registered?

FIW 700 is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is FIW 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 700 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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