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G792 UTC

1989 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,571 mi
Last recorded166,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG792 UTC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 166,571 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ouer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 160,736 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 146,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 130,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,520 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 101,376 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 101,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 101,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front door bottom hinge cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,826 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 80,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 80,107 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 79,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G792 UTC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 G792 UTC, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G792 UTC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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