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G31 VKR

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,988 mi
Last recorded184,988 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 VKR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 184,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 181,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 173,262 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 173,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 172,209 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 172,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 169,517 miles

headlamp reflectors corroded

slight wear to rear tie bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2016 169,517 miles

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

slight wear to rear tie bar bushes

headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 164,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 161,383 miles

both front suspension leg mounting splitting

headlamp reflectors corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 161,383 miles

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

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

both front suspension leg mounting splitting

headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 158,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 158,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 158,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 158,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 152,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 147,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 140,224 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 133,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 127,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 123,092 miles

centre exhaust section just serviceable.

Fail 9 May 2006 123,092 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust section just servicable.

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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G31 VKR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G31 VKR, 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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G31 VKR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G31 VKR safe to buy?

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