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G177 AUD

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,588 mi
Last recorded177,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 AUD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 177,588 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 177,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 177,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2015 177,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 176,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 176,808 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

24% imbalance front brakes

44% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Mar 2013 175,830 miles

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to front brake disc covers

Fail 27 Feb 2013 175,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to front brake disc covers

Pass 8 Mar 2012 175,261 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disc covers corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 175,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front brake disc covers corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 174,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 174,216 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 170,724 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion n/s/r brake back plate

slight corrosion o/s/f brake back plate

slight damage n/s/r light lens

Pass 4 Mar 2009 170,068 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight corrosion both front brake back plates

unable to clearly check rear brake pads

Pass 27 Feb 2008 169,405 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight deterioration to both front brake back plate

Pass 23 Feb 2007 166,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 164,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 164,796 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot struts defective

front shocker weather cover's split

oil leak

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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G177 AUD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G177 AUD, 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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G177 AUD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 July 1990.

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