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G145 UKO

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,364 mi
Last recorded174,364 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 UKO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 174,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 167,717 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED,AND BUSHES ARE PERISHED

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS

Fail 15 May 2008 167,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED,AND BUSHES ARE PERISHED

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 14 May 2007 159,101 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

WATER IN N/S HEAD LAMP

Pass 18 May 2006 152,719 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 152,711 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all 4 front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

both front tyres beginning to get low

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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G145 UKO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G145 UKO, 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 G145 UKO registered?

G145 UKO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G145 UKO safe to buy?

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