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G39 ALL

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,230 mi
Last recorded246,230 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 ALL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 246,230 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 246,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 243,799 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 243,799 miles

Inner Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 238,423 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 238,418 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G39 ALL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G39 ALL, 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 G39 ALL registered?

G39 ALL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G39 ALL safe to buy?

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