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G175 OFR

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 OFR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s/f floor rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,189 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

n/s/f floor rusty

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack ends

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

n/s/f floor rusty

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack ends

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 112,228 miles

oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Lambda warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,447 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,382 miles

some corrosion to nearside front floor pan .

some slight damage to rear lamp units .

Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

some corrosion to nearside front floor pan .

some slight damage to rear lamp units .

Pass 2 May 2013 106,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 103,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,361 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,389 miles

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

ENGINE MISSFIRE EMISIONS NOT DONE CORRSION NOTICED ON N/S OUTER SILL

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,579 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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G175 OFR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G175 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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G175 OFR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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