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G169 UAV

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,283 mi
Last recorded181,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 UAV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 181,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat back broken left hand side

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

rear exhaust corroded/holed

rear sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 181,283 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat back broken left hand side

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

rear exhaust corroded/holed

rear sills corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 175,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake pads slightly worn

front number plate cracked

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear tyres wearing edges/cracked

Pass 31 May 2011 175,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads slightly worn

front number plate cracked

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear tyres wearing edges/cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2010 172,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 172,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 167,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp pattern poor

rear tyres wearing edges

slight lag o/s/r brake

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 163,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres wearing edges

front number plate cracked

headlamp patterns poor

slight lag on o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Jun 2008 163,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres wearing edges

front number plate cracked

headlamp patterns poor

slight lag on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Jul 2007 159,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge , n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2007 159,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge , n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 155,090 miles

both front headlamp reflectors slightly faded could do with new pair soon as possible

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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G169 UAV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G169 UAV, 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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G169 UAV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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