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G387 CNO

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,671 mi
Last recorded173,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 CNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 173,671 miles

both chassis rusted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 173,635 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both floors (6.1.A.1)

both chassis rusted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 163,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 159,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 153,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 148,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 145,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 140,760 miles

n/s and o/s floors rusty condtion

Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s floors rusty condtion

Pass 29 Nov 2007 136,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 131,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedle rubber considerably worn.

considerable corrosion in o/s/f floor to sill and n/s/f floor.

considerable corrosion in o/s/r outer sill.

considerable knock and wear in steering rack.

front under tray fitted.

n/s/r inner sill corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 131,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedle rubber considerably worn.

considerable corrosion in o/s/f floor to sill and n/s/f floor.

considerable corrosion in o/s/r outer sill.

considerable knock and wear in steering rack.

front under tray fitted.

n/s/r inner sill corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 124,819 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 124,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 124,751 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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G387 CNO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G387 CNO, 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 G387 CNO registered?

G387 CNO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G387 CNO safe to buy?

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