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G68 BFC

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,866 mi
Last recorded290,866 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 BFC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2011 290,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 290,866 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 284,787 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 284,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 280,390 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 273,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 273,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 264,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 255,744 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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G68 BFC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G68 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G68 BFC registered?

G68 BFC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G68 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G68 BFC shows 9 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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