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G386 AJF

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,703 mi
Last recorded190,703 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 AJF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 190,703 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four fronts, ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 190,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four fronts, ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 188,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 188,622 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 186,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper blade in poor cond.

Pass 27 May 2016 184,122 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 26 May 2015 181,735 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 May 2014 179,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 178,277 miles

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

exhaust pipe between mid & rear boxes corroded & slightly holed . replacement req. shortly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2013 178,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust pipe between mid & rear boxes corroded & slightly holed . replacement req. shortly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 176,729 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2012 176,727 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2011 173,926 miles

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

Front wipers split

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 171,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 171,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 167,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 164,747 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 164,747 miles

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

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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G386 AJF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G386 AJF, 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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G386 AJF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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