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G649 MCW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 MCW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 95,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet hinges faulty

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,629 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,844 miles

nsf inner bonnet hinge insecure

osr lense damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,470 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight engine oil leak

slight play front both steering arms

slight steering coloum movement

Fail 19 Mar 2008 90,433 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight engine oil leak

slight play front both steering arms

slight steering coloum movement

slight steering coloum movement

Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,317 miles

rear pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2006 83,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 83,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G649 MCW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G649 MCW, 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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G649 MCW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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