MOT Status
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Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion all under side
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill minor corrosion
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill minor corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear inner sill minor corrosion
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill minor corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear both side rear wheel arches minor corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear both side rear wheel arches minor corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cetre exhaust rubber mounting broken but stable
clutch slave cylinder leaking
front brake back plates corroded
front brake pipes corroded (from master cylinder)
front number plate discolouring
n/s/f head lamp reflector discolouring
slight oil leak around engine and gearbox
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s wiper blade slighty spilt on ends!
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s bonnet hing partly broken!
o/s wiper blade slighty spilt on ends!
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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G55 TEA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G55 TEA, 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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G55 TEA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 March 1990.
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