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G739 DJB

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

139,883 mi
Last recorded139,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG739 DJB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,883 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,883 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers outer sill or step starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,883 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,393 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged lens repaired with lens repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 135,938 miles

Central Front stone chip in windscreen within mot limits

Front engine under tray present

Front headlamp wiper blades perished

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber dust cover splitting

Offside Front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing

Offside Front driver seat back showing some play/wear. but secure

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber dust cover splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2017 133,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe seam split repairs ok at present (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (7.1.2)

fuel pump very noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe seam split repairs ok at present (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (7.1.2)

fuel pump very noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,616 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,224 miles

both front headlamp aims weak

both rear tyres staring to wear low

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers starting to become weak

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r light lense cracked but it is temporarily secure

oil leaks

windscreen damage stone chip

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,768 miles

knock and play in steering rack

noise from rear diff when wheels are rotated

o/s/r coil spring rusty

o/s/r light lense cracked has temporary tape on it

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,494 miles

both front link rods rubber mounts perished

no towbar lighting electrics

o/s/r coil spring rusty

oil leaks

stone chip in windscreen

temporary lense repair tape o/s/r side light

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,143 miles

chip in windscreen

slight knock and play in steering

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,828 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

crack in offside rear light lense

crack in windscreen

exhaust blow from front section

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,901 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 114,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ex downpipe mount broken. ex not insecure

front no. plate starting to fade

Fail 18 Oct 2007 101,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate starting to fade

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,081 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,363 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 87,535 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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G739 DJB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 G739 DJB, 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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G739 DJB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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