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G977 VFE

1989 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,874 mi
Last recorded30,874 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 VFE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,874 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,973 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 15,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 14,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,877 miles

front exhaust pipe weak †rear suspension lower bushes weaking

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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G977 VFE is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G977 VFE, 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 G977 VFE registered?

G977 VFE is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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