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G271 HOE

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 HOE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 142,255 miles

Front chassis on both sides rusty but not structural

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 138,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres have slight side wall perishing

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

rear seats and seat belts not fitted due to conversion

Pass 5 Sep 2006 138,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all four tyres have slight side wall perishing

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

rear seats and seat belts not fitted due to conversion

Pass 5 Sep 2005 132,246 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on outer walls

no rear seats and seat belts fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2005 132,246 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

all four tyres starting to perish on outer walls

no rear seats and seat belts fitted

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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G271 HOE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G271 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 G271 HOE registered?

G271 HOE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G271 HOE safe to buy?

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