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G705 LCW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,599 mi
Last recorded165,599 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 LCW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 165,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 161,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 161,091 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear reverse light lense missing

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

unable to check headlamp aim due to switch fault

Fail 15 Oct 2005 157,421 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

fuel pump noisy in operation

wiper blades due for replacement

Pass 15 Oct 2005 157,421 miles

fuel pump noisy in operation

wiper blades due for replacement

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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G705 LCW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G705 LCW, 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 G705 LCW registered?

G705 LCW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G705 LCW safe to buy?

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