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G380 ADX

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,845 mi
Last recorded105,845 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG380 ADX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 105,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 105,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

larger wheels /tyres fitted to rear axle than standard

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 103,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 102,127 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 102,127 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,472 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,843 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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G380 ADX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G380 ADX, 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 G380 ADX registered?

G380 ADX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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