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G189 VAS

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,591 mi
Last recorded115,591 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 VAS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,882 miles

Offside Rear brake pads rattling

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake pads rattling

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside floor pan holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,476 miles

brake pipes coated n/t

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,210 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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G189 VAS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G189 VAS, 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 G189 VAS registered?

G189 VAS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G189 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 VAS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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