MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Footbrake effort from offside rear brake lower than expected.Requires further investigation.
Front number plate damaged.
Nearside rear tie bar bush splitting & other bushes worn.Trailing arms starting to show signs of corrision.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R hand brake efficiency low
Play in steering rack
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
N/S/R Hand brake efficiency low
N/S/R tyre close to the legal limit and also worn to zero on the outer edge
O/S/F tyre close to the legal limit and also worn to zero on the inner edge
Play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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G143 OWA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G143 OWA, 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 G143 OWA registered?
G143 OWA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 April 1990.
Is G143 OWA safe to buy?
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