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G108 WHJ

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,199 mi
Last recorded19,199 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 WHJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,664 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 18,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 18,154 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 17,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 16,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 14,825 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 14,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 12,325 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

clutch slave cylinder has a fluid leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 12,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

clutch slave cylinder has a fluid leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 5,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,693 miles

centre brake light missing o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken away n/s/f brake antirattle spring missing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 4,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

centre brake light missing o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken away n/s/f brake antirattle spring missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,223 miles

crackes in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2007 3,603 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 3,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 2,371 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,371 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G108 WHJ is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 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 G108 WHJ, 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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G108 WHJ is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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