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G359 ADP

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,504 mi
Last recorded169,504 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 ADP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 169,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front brake disc back plates rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2012 169,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake disc back plates rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2011 164,295 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 164,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 160,863 miles

20 SPOTS OF CORROSION SEE BLOCK PLAN

Fail 10 Feb 2010 160,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 157,570 miles

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 11 Feb 2009 157,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 30 Jan 2008 154,417 miles

11 SPOTS OF CORROSION IN BALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 154,417 miles

11 SPOTS OF CORROSION IN BALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 29 Jan 2007 151,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seat belts poor operation

servo vacuum hose poor

Fail 29 Jan 2007 151,705 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seat belts poor operation

servo vacuum hose poor in need of replacement

Pass 15 Feb 2006 148,831 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 148,831 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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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G359 ADP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G359 ADP, 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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G359 ADP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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