MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
sills slightly corroded
all brake flexi ferrules corrodded
both rear outer sills corroded
both rear shockers pin bush worn
exhaust heavily corrodded
steering rack damp
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bottom bushes on rear shockers slightly deteriorated
unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to cote of grease
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear flexy pipe ferrules corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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G597 XCU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 G597 XCU, 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 G597 XCU registered?
G597 XCU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1990.
Is G597 XCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for G597 XCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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