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G466 NEX

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG466 NEX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 169,161 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 16 Oct 2009 169,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 Sep 2008 156,721 miles

Battery insecure

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

front number plate cracked

play present in rack ends

screen delaminating

Fail 29 Sep 2008 156,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

front number plate cracked

play present in rack ends

screen delaminating

Pass 28 Sep 2007 146,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 146,549 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating beam image and light output good,advise replacement soon

play in both steering rack ends

windscreen delaminating

Pass 21 Sep 2006 140,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 140,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front headlamp reflectors deteriorating

brake pedal anti slip worn

damage to o/s/f indicator

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 12 Sep 2005 132,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bulb out warning light on, all lights working

damage to o/s/f indicator and side light lens

light corrosion to n/s/r sill end

n/s and o/s head lamp reflectors deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Sep 2005 132,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bulb out warning light on, all lights working

damage to o/s/f indicator and side light lens

light corrosion to n/s/r sill end

n/s and o/s head lamp reflectors deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering

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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G466 NEX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G466 NEX, 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 G466 NEX registered?

G466 NEX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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