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EDE 2W

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 2W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,700 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,525 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 124,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

fuel cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,590 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 123,590 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,381 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 119,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,710 miles

Noticed oil leaks from transmission.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 116,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,902 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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EDE 2W is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EDE 2W, 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 36 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EDE 2W registered?

EDE 2W is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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