MOT Status
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56,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under side covered under seal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/wiper poor condition
heavy undersilled centre exhaust slight blow
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet catch very poor. slight rear brake judda
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust frontpipe is blowing and starting to crack at joint with middle box
Power steering rack is damp
Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G185 DPA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G185 DPA, 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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How do I check the history of G185 DPA?
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What year was G185 DPA registered?
G185 DPA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 January 1990.
Is G185 DPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G185 DPA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G185 DPA have outstanding finance?
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