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G558 SMA

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,020 mi
Last recorded145,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 SMA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 145,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion of floor n/s/f

corrosion of n/s/r outer sill

Fail 27 Jun 2012 145,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion of floor n/s/f

corrosion of n/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2011 137,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 128,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 128,462 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,289 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 122,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 114,490 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre edge wearing

rear fog lense cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 108,186 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion developing around both rear lower arches to sills

corrosion to both front lower vsuspension arms

Pass 20 Feb 2006 101,914 miles

headlamp patterns vague

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake pads low

slight play offside steering rack

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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G558 SMA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G558 SMA, 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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G558 SMA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G558 SMA safe to buy?

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