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G166 OFR

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,137 mi
Last recorded121,137 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 OFR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,745 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 24 May 2012 111,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 19 May 2011 106,652 miles

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

discs slightly scored and pitted

slight play in rack ends

Pass 12 Dec 2009 102,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,759 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight tread seperation

Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,675 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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G166 OFR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G166 OFR, 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 G166 OFR registered?

G166 OFR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G166 OFR safe to buy?

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