MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All 4 shock absorbers have reduced dampening affect
Both front tyres are wearing badly on the inner and outer edges
Nearside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner and outer edges
Offside front chassis rail is in a very poor condition Advise repair
Play detected in front anti roll bar D bushes
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All 4 shock absorbers have reduced dampening affect
Both front tyres are wearing badly on the inner and outer edges
Nearside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner and outer edges
Offside front chassis rail is in a very poor condition Advise repair
Play detected in front anti roll bar D bushes
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
slight play in o/s/f seat / heavy corrosion on rear bottom arms / corrosion on suspension units / rear springs corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
slight play in o/s/f seat / heavy corrosion on rear bottom arms / corrosion on suspension units / rear springs corroding
slight play in o/s/f seat / o/s/r disc corroding / corrosion on suspension units x rear arms
BOTH HEADLIGHTS / REAR DIFF SEAL LEAK / MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT
CORROSION ON REAR DISCS /N/S/ HANDBRAKE LOW / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS
FRONT INNER PADS HALF WORN
O/S/F SEAT / HEADLIGHTS / REAR DISCS CORRODING / NOISE IN O/S/R BRAKE
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F SEAT / HEADLIGHTS / REAR DISCS CORRODING / NOISE IN O/S/R BRAKE
VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT ./ SLIGHT PERRISHING ON TYRES / REAR DISCS CORRODING / UNDER TRAY FITTED
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING BAD ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake only just meets requirements
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
child seat not secured properly
all 4 brake flexy hoses at the front perrished
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G288 OVE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G288 OVE, 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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G288 OVE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 August 1990.
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