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G141 GFX

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 GFX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 140,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,468 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

both front discs deep lip on discs

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear wheels slight binding

Fail 18 Nov 2024 140,468 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front slight oil leak

both front discs deep lip on discs

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear wheels slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,443 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake discs very rusty

both rear outer sills corroding

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 31 Aug 2021 140,221 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake discs very rusty

both rear outer sills corroding

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,133 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

rear sills corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,639 miles

rear outer sills & floors corroding

rust patches in various places

Fail 21 Nov 2018 138,639 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear outer sills & floors corroding

rust patches in various places

Pass 22 Nov 2017 136,994 miles

slight noise from rear diff

small exhaust leak

small oil leak

small rust and corrosion patches

Fail 22 Nov 2017 136,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from rear diff

small exhaust leak

small oil leak

small rust and corrosion patches

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,989 miles

front lower arms corroding

oil leaks

rear sills corroding

rust patches

slight play in rack

slight play o/s/f bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,502 miles

both rear sill ends corroded

steering slightly stiff & slight play in rack

Pass 25 Nov 2014 132,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,691 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

general oil leaks

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,610 miles

gearbox pinion seal damp

fuel filler cap seal perished

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2012 128,594 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

gearbox pinion seal damp

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 125,442 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer side wall

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 125,442 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer side wall

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,895 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

general oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,895 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

general oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2009 116,965 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear registration plate poor

Fail 23 Nov 2009 116,954 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

auxillary belts in poor condition

both headlamp reflectors corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear registration plate poor

Pass 20 Nov 2008 112,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight reflective bowls tainted

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

rear registration plate getting poor condition

slight play in inner steering rack joints

tailgate struts poor

Fail 19 Nov 2007 108,528 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both headlight reflective bowls tarnished

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

exhaust front pipe mounting - missing fixing

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

rear wash wipe inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,528 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both headlight reflective bowls tarnished

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

exhaust front pipe mounting - missing fixing

n/s/r suspention bump stop missing

rear wash wipe inoperative

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,202 miles

as per original vt 32 no 804115826333

Fail 21 Nov 2006 105,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear wiper blade poor

some corrosion o/s/r sill

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 GFX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G141 GFX, 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 GFX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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