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G707 VRO

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG707 VRO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 102,027 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

drivers door handles slightly temperamental

drivers mirror glass damaged

engine warm air intake pipe split

exhaust front bracket missing

headlamp wipers in poor condition/ missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

reverse lamps do not work

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil and brake fluid dark in colour

exhaust front bracket missing

offside drivers door handle sticky in operation

offside headlamp wiper missing and nearside one is in very poor condition

offside inner door handle pulled out

Fail 21 Sep 2009 100,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil and brake fluid dark in colour

exhaust front bracket missing

hot air pipe has come off manifold and now fouling steering column

offside drivers door handle sticky in operation

offside headlamp wiper missing and nearside one is in very poor condition

offside inner door handle pulled out

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,239 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,388 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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G707 VRO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G707 VRO, 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 G707 VRO registered?

G707 VRO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G707 VRO safe to buy?

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