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G302 CEV

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,745 mi
Last recorded178,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 CEV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 178,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 178,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 178,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 178,745 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2022 178,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 178,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 177,843 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 177,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 177,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 173,686 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 173,686 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 169,320 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 169,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 164,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outrigger corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Jul 2017 164,744 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 147,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 142,295 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust sections poor

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

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

offside Front Tyre perrished on sidewall

offside Rear Tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 142,295 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust sections poor

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

offside Front Tyre perrished on sidewall

offside Rear Tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 134,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,295 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 131,295 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 128,721 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,646 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,646 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,541 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 120,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 116,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 113,109 miles

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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G302 CEV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G302 CEV, 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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What year was G302 CEV registered?

G302 CEV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 March 1990.

Is G302 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G302 CEV shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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