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G659 ABH

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,687 mi
Last recorded222,687 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 ABH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 222,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 213,482 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 213,482 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G659 ABH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G659 ABH, 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 G659 ABH registered?

G659 ABH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is G659 ABH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G659 ABH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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