MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion near passenger seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion near driver seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged slightly
nearside and offside sills corroded
vehicle underside welded in places and covered in underseal
slight play in the offside front wheel bearing
underside of vehicle undersealed and previously been welded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin loose (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight play in the offside front wheel bearing
underside of vehicle undersealed and previously been welded
rear suspension offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing
some corrosion of nearside front outer floor
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working tail gate mounted (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear suspension offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing
some corrosion of nearside front outer floor
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing r clips on pad pins (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside front flexis perished
play in rack
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius 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)
Oil leak
Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both engine mount bushes worn
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
rear brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust clamps corroded
rear exhaust joint clamp missing
rear towbar frame slightly corroding
slight play in offside front inner tie rod joint
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius 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)
Oil leak
Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both engine mount bushes worn
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
rear brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust clamps corroded
rear exhaust joint clamp missing
rear towbar frame slightly corroding
slight play in offside front inner tie rod joint
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/r sill corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f back plate damp
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/f headlight reflector discoloured
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f back plate damp
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/f headlight reflector discoloured
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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)
fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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)
fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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G187 GOL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G187 GOL, 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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G187 GOL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.
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