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G700 BFH

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

321,965 mi
Last recorded321,965 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG700 BFH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2022 321,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 319,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 313,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 306,294 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 299,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 292,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 284,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 277,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 272,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 267,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 261,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 250,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 238,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 226,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 214,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 201,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 189,855 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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G700 BFH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G700 BFH, 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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G700 BFH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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