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G514 WPP

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,648 mi
Last recorded108,648 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2009 108,648 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,830 miles

NICE CAR!!

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 87,971 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chip in windscreen but within limits

one exhaust rubber missing but is still secure

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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G514 WPP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G514 WPP, 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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What year was G514 WPP registered?

G514 WPP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G514 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 WPP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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