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G655 TAP

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 TAP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 95,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,390 miles

Centre Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,388 miles

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

Centre Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,317 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,902 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 63,834 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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G655 TAP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G655 TAP, 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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G655 TAP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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