MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear shock absorbers in poor condition
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front & rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to rear bootfoor, not rendering towbar insecure
n/s & o/s/f floor pans corroded but not within precribed aera
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack worn
front floorpans corroded outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack worn
front floorpans corroded outside prescribed areas
corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans but not within prescribed aera
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans but not within prescribed aera
corrosion to both front floor pans, not within prescribed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
corrosion to both front floor pans, not within prescribed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front floorpan corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front floorpan corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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G491 VHW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 G491 VHW, 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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G491 VHW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1990.
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