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G397 ADX

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

206,123 mi
Last recorded206,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 ADX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 206,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

horn weak

Fail 6 Jan 2026 206,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

horn weak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 202,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 198,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 193,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 193,652 miles

Oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 193,625 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Oil leak

Steering rack boots split

Pass 1 Mar 2019 191,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 187,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2018 187,786 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2017 184,314 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 178,448 miles

both rear shockers dust covers rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 178,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear shockers dust covers rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 170,545 miles

Both Rear Shocker Covers Corroded

Rear Chassis Repaired

Fail 25 Feb 2015 170,545 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Shocker Covers Corroded

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

Rear Chassis Repaired

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 162,069 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 162,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,648 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 146,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,630 miles

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

rear shockers dust covers corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 139,630 miles

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

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

rear shockers dust covers corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shockers dust covers corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 133,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shockers dust covers corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 112,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 104,297 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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G397 ADX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G397 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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G397 ADX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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