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G476 ERU

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

170,082 mi
Last recorded170,082 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 ERU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 170,082 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 164,394 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2009 164,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s headlamps in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2008 158,792 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip in nearside windscreen,approx 10mm

front and rear No plates deteriorated

headlamp reflectors in very poor condition,crack in nearside glass

nearside and offside rear lights damaged, temporarily repaied

play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear axle bump stops missing

rear axle void bushes not pressed all the way in

rear outer sills corroded

rear seats folded down,seat belts checked as far as possioble

Fail 17 Apr 2008 158,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip in nearside windscreen,aprox 10mm

crack in nearside headlamp glass

front and rear No Plates deteriorated

nearside and offside rear lights damaged,temporarily repaired

play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear axle bump stops missing

rear outer sills corroded

rear seats folded down,seat belts checked as far as possible

Pass 1 Jun 2007 153,772 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 153,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,895 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,895 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 148,259 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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G476 ERU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G476 ERU, 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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G476 ERU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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