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G124 MWN

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 MWN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 113,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,064 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are deterirating, recommend replacing

Corrosion adjacent to both front door top hinges

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 109,986 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both headlamp reflectors are deterirating, recommend replacing

Corrosion adjacent to both front door top hinges

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,196 miles

Both headlamp reflector lenses are deteriorating

Nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,338 miles

Both headlamp chrome reflectors deteriorating

Both number plates are deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre startng to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,384 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 104,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 103,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 103,205 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 101,878 miles

Offside rear handbrake reading slightly low compared to nearside.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear handbrake reading slightly low compared to nearside.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 100,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 100,321 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G124 MWN is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G124 MWN, 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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G124 MWN is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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