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G56 SUF

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,201 mi
Last recorded166,201 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 SUF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 166,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 201,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 195,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 192,201 miles

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

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

centre lamp belt missing

oil leaks

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Oct 2008 188,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 185,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 185,626 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 182,817 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 182,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) n/s front tyre under inflated 2) high level brake light not operating 3) tyres 185 70 14 5) cannot see front or rear brake condition properly

Pass 4 Oct 2005 176,992 miles

1) tyres 185 70 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) slight wear in steering 4) slight wear o/s front hub 5) front crossmember corroded 6)front brake hoses perished

Fail 22 Sep 2005 176,680 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

1) tyres 185 70 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) slight wear in steering 4) slight wear in o/s front hub 5) front crossmember corroded 6) front brake hoses perished

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 SUF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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