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G578 YVL

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,812 mi
Last recorded163,812 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 YVL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,322 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 163,312 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 163,312 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack on sidewalls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 163,296 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

offsidevfront tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 163,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 163,040 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 162,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 161,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 160,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,194 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 159,160 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 156,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 156,335 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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G578 YVL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G578 YVL, 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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What year was G578 YVL registered?

G578 YVL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is G578 YVL safe to buy?

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