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G56 RMA

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,111 mi
Last recorded164,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 RMA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 164,111 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 164,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 163,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 162,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 162,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 161,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 160,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 160,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 160,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 158,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 156,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 155,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 152,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 151,134 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 150,343 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 148,821 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 147,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 145,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 141,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 137,933 miles

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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G56 RMA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G56 RMA, 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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G56 RMA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 February 1990.

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