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G288 OVE

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,040 mi
Last recorded211,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 OVE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 211,040 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 211,040 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 206,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 206,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 192,778 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 189,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 189,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 184,145 miles

slight play in o/s/f seat / heavy corrosion on rear bottom arms / corrosion on suspension units / rear springs corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 184,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 181,204 miles

slight play in o/s/f seat / o/s/r disc corroding / corrosion on suspension units x rear arms

Pass 6 Jan 2016 177,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 173,448 miles

O/S/F SEAT / HEADLIGHTS / REAR DISCS CORRODING / NOISE IN O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 5 Jan 2015 173,442 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F SEAT / HEADLIGHTS / REAR DISCS CORRODING / NOISE IN O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,411 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT ./ SLIGHT PERRISHING ON TYRES / REAR DISCS CORRODING / UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2012 157,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 148,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 140,071 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 140,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 135,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 135,293 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,795 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,870 miles

handbrake only just meets requirements

Fail 18 Jun 2007 108,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,468 miles

all 4 brake flexy hoses at the front perrished

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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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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