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PNL 1G

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNL 1G
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 172,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 172,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 172,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 172,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 171,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 171,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 171,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 171,209 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 170,984 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 170,613 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 170,031 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 169,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 169,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 3 Jan 2012 168,878 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 168,321 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 167,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 166,969 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish and side wall cuts

Pass 2 Jan 2008 165,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 164,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 164,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 163,797 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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PNL 1G is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PNL 1G, 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 PNL 1G registered?

PNL 1G is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is PNL 1G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNL 1G shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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