1989 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · F164 TFA
1989 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 173,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1986cc
F164 TFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 173,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F164 TFA Mileage History
- 08/09/2023173,578 mi
- 29/09/2023173,578 mi
- 04/10/2024173,578 mi
- 15/10/2024173,578 mi
- 11/09/2025173,578 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F164 TFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 240 (F164 TFA) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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