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G584 YFW

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG584 YFW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 165,560 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 165,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 159,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 159,720 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s steering rack end, n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Apr 2006 154,552 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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G584 YFW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G584 YFW, 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 G584 YFW registered?

G584 YFW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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