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G245 DNO

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 DNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,488 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,875 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 64,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,860 miles

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G245 DNO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G245 DNO, 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 G245 DNO registered?

G245 DNO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G245 DNO safe to buy?

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