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G663 GAX

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,257 mi
Last recorded156,257 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 GAX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 156,257 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 156,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine oil leak

n/s/r suspension bump stop not fitted

o/s/f track rod end has slight end float and boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2005 151,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 151,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G663 GAX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G663 GAX, 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 G663 GAX registered?

G663 GAX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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