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G245 SAV

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 SAV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2006 136,951 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake lamp not working

front and rear bumpers both insecure

oil leak

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 SAV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 G245 SAV, 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 SAV registered?

G245 SAV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G245 SAV safe to buy?

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