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G186 TWL

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,872 mi
Last recorded202,872 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 TWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2013 202,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 195,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 187,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 176,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 169,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 158,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 151,027 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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G186 TWL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G186 TWL, 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 G186 TWL registered?

G186 TWL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G186 TWL safe to buy?

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