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G72 OUB

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,368 mi
Last recorded134,368 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 OUB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 134,368 miles

nearside and offside rear floor panels corroded behind rear bumper

tow bar has been removed

Fail 9 Sep 2010 134,214 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 127,631 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 119,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 114,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 107,073 miles

front brakes 24%

Fail 1 Sep 2006 107,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 101,033 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 101,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G72 OUB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G72 OUB, 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 G72 OUB registered?

G72 OUB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G72 OUB safe to buy?

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