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G638 ARV

1993 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,306 mi
Last recorded123,306 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 ARV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly. o/s/f seat belt twisted.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 123,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly. o/s/f seat belt twisted.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 122,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 120,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp reflectors badly corroded.....o/s/front tyre edges worn.......

Pass 25 Nov 2006 120,245 miles

headlamp reflectors badly corroded.....o/s/front tyre edges worn.......

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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G638 ARV is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 G638 ARV, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G638 ARV is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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