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G714 ARV

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,199 mi
Last recorded149,199 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 ARV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 149,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 143,819 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

upper steering column upper uj worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 141,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 141,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,433 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 138,433 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 135,666 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 131,565 miles

n/s sill panel corroded at front

Fail 23 Oct 2007 131,565 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s sill panel corroded at front

Pass 20 Oct 2006 127,047 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2005 121,906 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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G714 ARV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G714 ARV, 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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G714 ARV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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