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G596 YGV

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,549 mi
Last recorded151,549 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 YGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 151,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 151,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,424 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

under side corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 150,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight exhaust blow

under side corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 149,798 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 149,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle insecure such that functionality is affected stabilizer bar (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 149,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes worn

under side corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 148,099 miles

Front screen damaged

Rear suspension arms corroded

head light reflectors dull

Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front screen damaged

Rear suspension arms corroded

head light reflectors dull

Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,148 miles

Front screen damaged

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,958 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 145,940 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 144,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play top stabilizer arm bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 143,488 miles

Nearside Upper crack in screen

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 140,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 138,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 138,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 137,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,677 miles

damage to o/s rear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,315 miles

damage to o/s rear lamp and wing /

Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,182 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 129,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 129,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 127,204 miles

o/s/r lamp glass cracked slight exhaust blow

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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G596 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G596 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 G596 YGV registered?

G596 YGV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is G596 YGV safe to buy?

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