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G436 MCW

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 MCW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,835 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,835 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,532 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil on the inside of roadwheel

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,117 miles

oil leak

slight run out on rear service brake

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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G436 MCW 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 86.4%.

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 G436 MCW, 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 G436 MCW registered?

G436 MCW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G436 MCW safe to buy?

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