MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 Front brake hoses perishing
Both rear shock absorber sheilds rusted
N/S/F Section of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Signs of possible front brakes overheated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All 4 Front brake hoses perishing
Both rear shock absorber sheilds rusted
N/S/F Section of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Signs of possible front brakes overheated
All front brake hoses perrishing
N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge
O/S track rod end gaiter split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all front brake hoses perrishing
n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge
o/s track rod end gaiter split
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
TIW 2789 is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 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 TIW 2789, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of TIW 2789?
You can check the full history of TIW 2789 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was TIW 2789 registered?
TIW 2789 is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1987.
Is TIW 2789 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TIW 2789 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TIW 2789 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TIW 2789. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.