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G292 AFP

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,252 mi
Last recorded186,252 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 AFP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 186,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 186,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 185,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 177,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 167,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 155,438 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 155,438 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 137,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 137,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,530 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is just acceptable

The offside front floor is heavily corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,530 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is just acceptable

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The offside front floor is heavily corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,042 miles

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Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake fluid level on minimum

corrosion to offside front inner sill

fog light switch temperamental

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,329 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are heavily tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is acceptable

Fail 20 Mar 2013 110,329 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are heavily tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is acceptable

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,574 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

pas rack pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 105,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 102,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G292 AFP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G292 AFP, 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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G292 AFP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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