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G388 SEW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,190 mi
Last recorded212,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 SEW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 212,190 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Fog lamp switch worn.

Osf and Osr tyre treads well worn

Some untidy wiring in boot and under bonnet area.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 212,190 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near seat mount (5.2.6)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Fog lamp switch worn.

Osf and Osr tyre treads well worn

Some untidy wiring in boot and under bonnet area.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 207,902 miles

front no.plate poorly mounted but ok* brake pedal rubber worn* acceptable windscreen chip* horn and speedo backlighting poor* slack in front seat backs* underbonnet bulkhead corroded*one of twin nsr side lamps out* damage to nsr wing*

headlamp patterns a liitle indistinct and on aim limits* fog lamp switch operation poorbut ok*play in nsf track rod end- just ok* osf tyre heavily perished and in poor condition* front brake hoses perished* front and rear brake discs worn*

osf outer sill holed outside prescribed areas* rear shock absorber bushes perished and springs heavily corroded*

Fail 17 Sep 2014 207,902 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front no.plate poorly mounted but ok* brake pedal rubber worn* acceptable windscreen chip* horn and speedo backlighting poor* slack in front seat backs* underbonnet bulkhead corroded*one of twin nsr side lamps out* damage to nsr wing*

headlamp patterns a liitle indistinct and on aim limits* fog lamp switch operation poorbut ok*play in nsf track rod end- just ok* osf tyre heavily perished and in poor condition* front brake hoses perished* front and rear brake discs worn*

osf outer sill holed outside prescribed areas* rear shock absorber bushes perished and springs heavily corroded*

Pass 1 Oct 2013 205,674 miles

nsr tyre heavily perished and in poor condition* front no plate securedby clear tape but ok* corrosion of both side rear outer sills,osf crossmember, brakehose ferrules etc* headlamp aims on aim limits and patterns a little indistinct*

play in nsf track rod end- just acceptable* front anti rollbar end link bar bushes worn and perished* osf tyre heavily perished* engine oil leakage- potential to contaminate or mask other leakage*front brakediscs worn*

thick carpets, underseal and shields restrict examination*

washer and horn performances poor but adequate* acceptable windscreen chip in zone a* brake pedal rubber worn* exhaustheavily corroded and suspect minor gas leaks front and rear* front exhaust mount poorbut ok*

Fail 30 Sep 2013 205,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre heavily perished and in poor condition* front no plate securedby clear tape but ok* corrosion of both side rear outer sills,osf crossmember, brakehose ferrules etc* headlamp aims on aim limits and patterns a little indistinct*

play in nsf track rod end- just acceptable* front anti rollbar end link bar bushes worn and perished* osf tyre heavily perished* engine oil leakage- potential to contaminate or mask other leakage*front brakediscs worn*

thick carpets, underseal and shields restrict examination*

washer and horn performances poor but adequate* acceptable windscreen chip in zone a* brake pedal rubber worn* exhaustheavily corroded and suspect minor gas leaks front and rear* front exhaust mount poorbut ok*

Pass 15 Mar 2013 204,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 195,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 186,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 180,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 173,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 167,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 167,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 154,435 miles

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

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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G388 SEW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G388 SEW, 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 G388 SEW registered?

G388 SEW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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