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G41 PGC

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG41 PGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 121,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 121,083 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 121,054 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 120,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,723 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,922 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,168 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 100,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 96,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 96,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G41 PGC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G41 PGC, 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 G41 PGC registered?

G41 PGC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is G41 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G41 PGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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