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G471 HSC

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,360 mi
Last recorded67,360 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 HSC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 67,360 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. EXHAUST LEAKS. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT

Fail 13 May 2008 67,247 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. EXHAUST LEAKS. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT

Pass 29 May 2007 64,103 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR OUTPUT. N/S SILL CORRODED. SLIGHT LEAKS FROM EXHAUST. OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE/GEARBOX.

Fail 10 May 2007 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR OUTPUT. ALL SHOCKERS WEAK. N/S SILL CORRODED. DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY AT BALL JOINTS/TRACK ROD END EXCESSIVE PLAY MAY BE FOUND IN STEERING RACK AFTER REPAIRS

Pass 3 May 2006 51,570 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underbody covered in heavy underseal

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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G471 HSC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G471 HSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G471 HSC registered?

G471 HSC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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