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G184 XBP

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,559 mi
Last recorded193,559 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 XBP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2010 193,559 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 185,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 185,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 174,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 174,267 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 161,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 155,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 155,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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G184 XBP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G184 XBP, 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 G184 XBP registered?

G184 XBP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G184 XBP safe to buy?

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