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G583 YGV

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,950 mi
Last recorded158,950 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 YGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 158,950 miles

Both rear void bushes starting to split.

Centre exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Front brake flexy hoses perished.

N/S/F brake valve has been repaired with incorrect bolt.

O/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Play in steering rack.

Slight damage to screen.

Tyres different size front to rear.

Fail 23 Sep 2006 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear void bushes starting to split.

Centre exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Front brake flexy hoses perished.

O/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Play in steering rack.

Slight damage to screen.

Tyres different size front to rear.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 158,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear void bushes starting to split.

Centre exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Front brake flexy hoses perished.

Play in steering rack.

Slight damage to screen.

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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G583 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G583 YGV, 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 G583 YGV registered?

G583 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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