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G351 UYM

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,392 mi
Last recorded157,392 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 UYM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 157,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 156,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 156,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 156,039 miles

Steering system slightly tight when going lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

rear fog lamp switch did not operate on first go

Pass 18 May 2015 154,430 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 154,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 152,676 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

o/s/r end of lower inner sill panel corroding

Pass 12 May 2012 150,420 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 150,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 147,954 miles

exhaust pipe between the silencers corroding

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 145,375 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 8 May 2009 145,311 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 8 May 2007 139,171 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

FRONT BULKHEAD,LIP CORRODING

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 8 May 2007 139,171 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

FRONT BULKHEAD,LIP CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 13 May 2005 128,710 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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G351 UYM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G351 UYM, 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 G351 UYM registered?

G351 UYM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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