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G264 VMM

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG264 VMM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 132,586 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 132,577 miles

engine leaking oil

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn

o/s headlamp lens slightly chipped

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 13 Feb 2008 132,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

engine leaking oil

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn

o/s headlamp lens slightly chipped

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 1 Aug 2006 131,269 miles

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 130,110 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fog lamp switch a bit tempremental

Fail 27 Jul 2005 130,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fog lamp switch a bit tempremental

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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G264 VMM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G264 VMM, 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 G264 VMM registered?

G264 VMM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G264 VMM safe to buy?

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