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G303 VWD

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 VWD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 103,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,602 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,602 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,602 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,602 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 103,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,131 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 98,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,026 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 96,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 91,190 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,966 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,188 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 63,188 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G303 VWD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G303 VWD, 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 G303 VWD registered?

G303 VWD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G303 VWD safe to buy?

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