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G304 YGV

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 YGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,297 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 112,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 211,294 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 211,294 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 110,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 108,551 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 108,551 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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G304 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G304 YGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G304 YGV registered?

G304 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 February 1990.

Is G304 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G304 YGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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