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G126 YVS

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 YVS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,208 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody heavily undersealed in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,197 miles

both headlamps reflectors corroded but aim patterns o k

Fail 27 Nov 2024 94,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with all lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting corroded/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps reflectors corroded but aim patterns o k

Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,988 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 923,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,495 miles

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,625 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,571 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 90,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,144 miles

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

minor stone chip in windscreen

nsf tyre wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

propshaft u/j some movement

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,553 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,551 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,658 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G126 YVS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G126 YVS, 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 G126 YVS registered?

G126 YVS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G126 YVS safe to buy?

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