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G616 TKN

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 TKN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff oil seal leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel is noisey when spun

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 133,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel is noisey when spun

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 132,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 126,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 122,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 122,581 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 3 Aug 2007 117,835 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 117,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 106,927 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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G616 TKN is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G616 TKN, 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 G616 TKN registered?

G616 TKN is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1990.

Is G616 TKN safe to buy?

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