MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
some corosion near the n/side headlamp mounting.
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)
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
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
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.
slight play in o/side lower swivel joint.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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