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G173 WTP

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,830 mi
Last recorded167,830 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 WTP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 167,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 167,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Brake fluid low

Front number plate cracked

Small chips in screen outside zone A

Pass 7 Feb 2007 155,197 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 154,988 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre worn close to limits

Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,879 miles

both side front brake back plates slight rusted

front number plate is cracked

rear brakes slightly low on effort

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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G173 WTP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G173 WTP, 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 G173 WTP registered?

G173 WTP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G173 WTP safe to buy?

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