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G486 PMW

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

254,669 mi
Last recorded254,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 PMW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 254,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 250,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 229,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 226,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 226,171 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 221,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 217,311 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 217,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 214,971 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 214,958 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 214,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 213,306 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2013 212,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 212,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 210,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 209,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 207,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 205,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 202,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 200,427 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 197,972 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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G486 PMW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G486 PMW, 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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G486 PMW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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