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G143 OWA

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,873 mi
Last recorded116,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 OWA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 116,873 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,833 miles

N/S/R hand brake efficiency low

Play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2007 114,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,235 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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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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G143 OWA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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