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G702 AOT

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,263 mi
Last recorded262,263 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 AOT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 262,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise slight corrosion n/s outer floor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 259,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion tail gate

Pass 4 Sep 2009 254,414 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise drivers seat condition linkage worn

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner

Fail 3 Sep 2009 254,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise drivers seat condition linkage worn

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner

Pass 28 Aug 2008 248,298 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 248,260 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 237,401 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Sep 2007 237,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 227,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G702 AOT is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver 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 G702 AOT, 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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G702 AOT is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 July 1990.

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