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G137 TFL

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,322 mi
Last recorded180,322 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 TFL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 180,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 180,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 178,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 177,217 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 173,326 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,926 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 163,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 163,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 156,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 156,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 151,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 151,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 149,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 149,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Hole in floor pan (offside front) not within prescribed area. does not affect steering or braking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2010 145,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 May 2009 141,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 141,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 138,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 132,087 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads are under half worn

Front under cover fitted

Nearside rear no plate unit has slight play

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 May 2006 129,462 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 124,542 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2005 124,487 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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G137 TFL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G137 TFL, 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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G137 TFL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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