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G266 UYE

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,307 mi
Last recorded186,307 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 UYE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 186,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 186,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 186,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 186,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 186,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 186,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 186,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing and deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel minimal play present

Rear diff leak present

Pass 18 Nov 2020 186,307 miles

Both front link rubbers deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing and outer wall splits

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear occurring

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

Rear diff leak

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 184,963 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 184,958 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 180,556 miles

Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 177,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 177,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 177,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 174,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 174,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 172,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 170,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has cracking around the outside of the tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 170,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery terminal loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has cracking around the outside of the tyre

Power steering bottle loose

Pass 14 Oct 2013 168,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 168,632 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 166,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 164,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 162,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 160,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 158,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 156,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 152,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 152,608 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G266 UYE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G266 UYE, 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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G266 UYE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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