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G141 BLT

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

314,117 mi
Last recorded314,117 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 BLT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 314,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box behind catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s outer (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r outer sill holed by rust (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f d bush and all rubbers perishing (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

clutch metal pipe badly rusted

engine gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

front no plate damaged

o/s/f back plate rusted

o/s/r outer door skin rusted

Pass 13 May 2016 313,789 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch metal pipe rusted

front no plate damaged

o/s/r disc rusty

rear bump stops missing

some wear on inner rack joint n/s/f

Fail 10 May 2016 313,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 holes in floor under drivers seat by seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch metal pipe rusted

front no plate damaged

o/s/r disc rusty

rear bump stops missing

some wear on inner rack joint n/s/f

Pass 8 May 2015 313,630 miles

both rear bump stops missing

brake back plates rusted

clutch metal pipe badley corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 313,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnett release faulty

both rear bump stops missing

brake back plates rusted

clutch metal pipe badley corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 313,130 miles

both front back plates corroded and holed

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorver rubbers split

o/s/r disc rusted

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

ovality to n/s/f brake disc

some imbalance to front and rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2014 313,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front back plates corroded and holed

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorver rubbers split

o/s/r disc rusted

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

ovality to n/s/f brake disc

some imbalance to front and rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 308,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 308,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 296,465 miles

o/s/front back plate rusted

rear bumper crossmember holed by rust

Fail 30 Apr 2012 296,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/front back plate rusted

rear bumper crossmember holed by rust

Pass 15 Apr 2011 284,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 284,498 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 272,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 262,001 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 262,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 249,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 238,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 227,869 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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G141 BLT is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G141 BLT, 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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G141 BLT is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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