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G22 RAC

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 RAC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 141,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 141,478 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leaking onto exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling anti-roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front coolant hoses fouling lower steering column

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing lower steering column (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 141,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 141,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 162,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside outersill slightly corroded and damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 162,723 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside outersill slightly corroded and damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 156,651 miles

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

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear light lens cover missing

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2012 156,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear light lens cover missing

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,505 miles

drivers seat requires attention soon

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside outter sill slightly damaged

offside rear light lense slightly damaged and requires attention soon

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 Mar 2011 145,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

drivers seat requires attention soon

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear light lense slightly damaged and requires attention soon

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2010 129,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 129,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,331 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 117,140 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 110,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 105,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G22 RAC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 G22 RAC, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G22 RAC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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