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G62 HOM

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,044 mi
Last recorded161,044 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG62 HOM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 161,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear axle stabilizer bush worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bad oil leak

bonnet catch sticking

offside front floor and outer sill starting to corrode

offside front out rigger corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 161,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear axle stabilizer bush worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bad oil leak

bonnet catch sticking

offside front floor and outer sill starting to corrode

offside front out rigger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 160,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 158,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 158,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 156,359 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 156,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 154,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 149,715 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 149,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 147,635 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 147,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 145,481 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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G62 HOM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G62 HOM, 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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G62 HOM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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