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G546 BBK

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

233,425 mi
Last recorded233,425 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 BBK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 233,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 232,875 miles

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

n/s rear arch corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 232,875 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s rear arch corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 231,159 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

steering wheel bonding failed

suspensaion covered in corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 231,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

steering wheel bonding failed

suspensaion covered in corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 229,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery tray excessively corrode but not in a prescribed area

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f bumper support bracked very badly corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f outer steering rack gaitor retaining clip loose

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 229,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery tray excessively corrode but not in a prescribed area

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f bumper support bracked very badly corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f outer steering rack gaitor retaining clip loose

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 223,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 223,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Corrosion forming nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated/splitting

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

Nearside outer position lamp (above indicator) not working at time of test

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

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

Steering wheel rim cover/padding part insecure/twists on rim at top. This may cause some interference with vehicle control if driver unaware when this part of steering used.

Tyre size: 18565R15H

Various small chips to windscreen but not seriously affecting view at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2010 213,848 miles

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

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

petrol cap seal starting to crack and perish

rear brake pads appear low

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear tail box baffles loose

Fail 17 Aug 2010 213,848 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

petrol cap seal starting to crack and perish

rear brake pads appear low

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear tail box baffles loose

Pass 3 Mar 2009 200,289 miles

some corosion near the n/side headlamp mounting.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 199,970 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 191,536 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn too legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2008 191,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn too legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2007 184,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/side lower swivel joint.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 184,965 miles

slight play in o/side lower swivel joint.

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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G546 BBK is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G546 BBK, 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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G546 BBK is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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