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G413 KNG

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,754 mi
Last recorded157,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG413 KNG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,754 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,754 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 152,754 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 152,235 miles

Front both front brake discs back plates corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 150,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 148,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,943 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 146,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,713 miles

front brake pads appear low,

fuel cap seal is perishing

fuel return hose has been rubbing on intake manifold

stone chip in windscreen,

Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,263 miles

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 6 Jan 2014 142,910 miles

Oil leak

small stone chips in windsreen

Fail 6 Jan 2014 142,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 8 Jan 2013 141,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion near rear bumper mount (tow bar not in use at time of test)

oil staining on rear differential

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 139,206 miles

dameage to screen (zone b)

front brake hoses and ferrules corrroded and perished

fuel filler cap seal perished

oil staining on rear differential

rear tyres perishing

water pump leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2010 136,940 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Offside rear bump stop missing,

Petrol cap seal perishing,

Pass 7 Jan 2010 134,573 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 134,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear bump stop missing,

Rear wiperblade u/s,

Pass 13 Jan 2009 132,289 miles

SLIGHT LEAKAGE AT REAR DAMPERS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 129,307 miles

Drivers seat rails slightly worn.

Stone chip in screen zone B.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 126,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 123,370 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 123,370 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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G413 KNG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G413 KNG, 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 G413 KNG registered?

G413 KNG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G413 KNG safe to buy?

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