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G240 EPR

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,155 mi
Last recorded149,155 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 EPR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 149,155 miles

Offside bonnet hinge bent but secure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 149,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 148,872 miles

Offside bonnet hinge bent, but secure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 148,372 miles

Front discs wearing thin,near wear limit

o/s bonnet hinge bent,and bonnet not closing properly.Is secure

Pass 21 Sep 2009 145,696 miles

engine under tray insecure,done.

o/s bonnet hinge bent,and bonnet not closing properly,but it is secure.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 145,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine under tray insecure,done.

o/s bonnet hinge bent,and bonnet not closing properly,but it is secure.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,186 miles

some damage to the bonnet hinges,but the bonnet shuts down securely.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 144,477 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 144,355 miles

some damage tobonnet and hinge n/s.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 144,355 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

some damage to bonnet and o/s hinge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 144,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 144,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 144,011 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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G240 EPR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G240 EPR, 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 G240 EPR registered?

G240 EPR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G240 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G240 EPR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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