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G795 XDX

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,780 mi
Last recorded195,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG795 XDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2011 195,780 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 193,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SILL/FLOOR SEAMS BADLY RUSTED.REAR WHEEL ARCHES ROTTING .NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BADLY RUSTED AND WEAK

Fail 10 Sep 2010 192,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SILL/FLOOR SEAMS BADLY RUSTED.REAR WHEEL ARCHES ROTTING .NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BADLY RUSTED AND WEAK

Pass 24 Sep 2009 189,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belts not checked rear seats folded down

rear wheel arches starting to rot

Fail 17 Sep 2009 189,404 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belts not checked rear seats folded down

rear wheel arches starting to rot

Fail 22 Sep 2008 185,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wheel arches starting to rot

Pass 22 Sep 2008 185,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wheel arches starting to rot

Pass 9 Oct 2007 179,539 miles

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

rear axle tramp bar bushes deteriating

Pass 10 Nov 2006 173,270 miles

rear axle tramp bar bushes weakening

Fail 6 Nov 2006 173,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

resr axle tramp bar bushes weakening

Pass 28 Oct 2005 165,001 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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G795 XDX is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G795 XDX, 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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What year was G795 XDX registered?

G795 XDX is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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