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G263 HOE

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,520 mi
Last recorded89,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 HOE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,520 miles

Coolant leak evidence of minor coolant leak from the thermostat housing area. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very minor oil weep from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,481 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 89,481 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipe to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 88,647 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 86,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,116 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat is slightly insecure

horn not that loud

n/s/r tyre sound rough when rotating

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat is slightly insecure

horn not that loud

n/s/r tyre sound rough when rotating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,002 miles

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

drivers seat is slightly insecure

horn is not that loud

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,876 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,876 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn is quiet

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 84,001 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 82,472 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front seats slightly loose

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,625 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 80,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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G263 HOE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G263 HOE, 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 G263 HOE registered?

G263 HOE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 April 1990.

Is G263 HOE safe to buy?

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