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G733 PUA

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG733 PUA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,294 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,875 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,692 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,646 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,631 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 87,737 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 87,737 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,734 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,664 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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G733 PUA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 G733 PUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G733 PUA registered?

G733 PUA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G733 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G733 PUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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