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G382 YJU

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,343 mi
Last recorded158,343 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 YJU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 158,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front brake back plates corroded

offside front bumper mounting rusting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 158,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

offside front bumper mounting rusting

Pass 10 Apr 2012 150,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/front chassis bumper bracket rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2011 144,137 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both front disc back plates rusting

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

rear number plate required soon

Fail 2 Apr 2011 144,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc back plates rusting

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

rear number plate required soon

Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,666 miles

rear no.plate detiriorating.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 134,019 miles

rear no plate delam inating

Fail 14 Apr 2009 134,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear no plate delam inating

Pass 5 Apr 2008 129,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate detiriorated

slight damage both headlamp lenses

slight damage o/s/rear lamp

Fail 5 Apr 2008 129,301 miles

rear no plate detiriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage both headlamp lenses

slight damage o/s/rear lamp

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

no. plates fading & delaminating. (still legible)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 107,186 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

no. plates fading & delaminating

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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G382 YJU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G382 YJU, 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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G382 YJU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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