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G969 VJF

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,802 mi
Last recorded137,802 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG969 VJF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 137,802 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 127,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 108,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,968 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,965 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,907 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,706 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,980 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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G969 VJF is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G969 VJF, 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 G969 VJF registered?

G969 VJF is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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