MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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A428 YGL is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A428 YGL, 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 A428 YGL registered?
A428 YGL is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 September 1989.
Is A428 YGL safe to buy?
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