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G336 PSS

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,300 mi
Last recorded173,300 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG336 PSS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 173,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 173,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 173,248 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 173,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 173,241 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake not releasing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat backrest has excessive movement

Fail 26 Feb 2020 173,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake not releasing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat backrest has excessive movement

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 173,112 miles

ALL ROLL BAR RUBBERS CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER HAS SLIGHT CRACKING

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SLIGHT CRACKING

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 173,109 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))

ALL ROLL BAR RUBBERS CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER HAS SLIGHT CRACKING

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SLIGHT CRACKING

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 173,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 172,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 172,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 171,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 171,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 170,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 170,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 167,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 164,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 161,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 157,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 157,546 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 150,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 145,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 139,839 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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G336 PSS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G336 PSS, 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 G336 PSS registered?

G336 PSS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G336 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G336 PSS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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