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G363 VUW

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,703 mi
Last recorded135,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 VUW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,136 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 128,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 124,334 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,381 miles

bat insecure

both rear sus bushes worn

n/s front brake flexi pipe damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2009 118,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bat insecure

both rear sus bushes worn

n/s front brake flexi pipe damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 111,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,626 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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G363 VUW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G363 VUW, 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 G363 VUW registered?

G363 VUW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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