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G479 WOW

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,206 mi
Last recorded258,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 WOW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 258,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle beam bushes worn/perished

Pass 8 Feb 2024 250,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 240,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 234,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 233,296 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 228,438 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. requires further attention

Fail 1 Dec 2020 228,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 221,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 214,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 31 Oct 2018 214,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 29 Nov 2017 210,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 210,740 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 207,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front flexi-hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm minor play

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 203,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 203,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 200,748 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 200,748 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 318,063 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 318,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 314,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 309,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 309,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 303,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 303,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 296,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 287,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 287,452 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 278,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 278,455 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 269,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 269,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap does not lock.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 262,110 miles

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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G479 WOW is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 G479 WOW, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G479 WOW is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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