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G565 MCL

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 MCL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,488 miles

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT LENS CRACKED NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,488 miles

Offside Front door card missing

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,804 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,631 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,339 miles

Offside Front interior door card missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

all brake back plates rusting

Fail 13 Jun 2015 107,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat base drop at rear

front brake back plates rusting

offside rear of outer sill starting to rust

offside rear susion stop rubber missing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat base drop at rear

front brake back plates rusting

offside rear of outer sill starting to rust

offside rear susion stop rubber missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,083 miles

front brake back plates rusting

offside interior door card missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 107,083 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front brake back plates rusting

offside interior door card missing

Fail 29 May 2013 105,395 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bacl plates starting to rust

Pass 29 May 2013 105,395 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front bacl plates starting to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,912 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYL. LEAKING

OIL LEAK FROM BACK AXLE

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NSR Bump Stop Rubber Missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,726 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 May 2009 95,726 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2008 90,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 90,866 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G565 MCL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G565 MCL, 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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G565 MCL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 May 1990.

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