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G525 WGS

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

212,717 mi
Last recorded212,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 WGS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 212,717 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 211,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside screen washer jet blocked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 205,785 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal back plates corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2021 203,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened where vehicle been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear both sides lamp lens damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2021 203,903 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened where vehicle been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear both sides lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2018 197,128 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 180,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 165,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 156,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 153,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 153,697 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 150,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 147,903 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 139,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 135,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 130,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 125,514 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 125,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 119,158 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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G525 WGS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G525 WGS, 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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G525 WGS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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