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G243 KWW

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,734 mi
Last recorded151,734 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 KWW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,567 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 142,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 142,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper tie rod on rear axle, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper tie rod on rear axle, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,295 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 133,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak present

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,000 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play has excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,720 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes/rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust supporting rubber brackets weakened

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear registration light not repaired appropriately

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 13 Sep 2018 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near seal area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes/rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust supporting rubber brackets weakened

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear registration light not repaired appropriately

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,708 miles

front pads worn

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,707 miles

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

front pads worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,617 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,520 miles

Front brake pads low

Play in rack

Rear exhaust leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 74,744 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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G243 KWW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G243 KWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G243 KWW registered?

G243 KWW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G243 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G243 KWW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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