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G579 YBC

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 YBC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 121,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 111,775 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,029 miles

Front both brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber lower bushes cracking.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 109,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front both brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shock absorber lower bushes cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,744 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 107,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,972 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four shock absorbers weak C O emission high

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,727 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,744 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 86,744 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,719 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 82,719 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 79,108 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,238 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G579 YBC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G579 YBC, 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 G579 YBC registered?

G579 YBC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 July 1990.

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