MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Surface rust underneath vehicle in various locations
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side front missing (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall and side danmaged (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre exhaust support mounting one side missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bushes slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front steering slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
all brake and fuel pipes heavely under sealed
oil leak
Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both head light adjuster weak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G165 LNP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G165 LNP, 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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G165 LNP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 October 1990.
Is G165 LNP safe to buy?
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