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G799 UDV

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 UDV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,610 miles

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f brake backing plate corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes/ linkage bushes worn/ perished slightly

rear suspension upper panard rod bush perished slightly

rear tyres perished slightly

slight oil leak engine/ gearbox

slight oil leak rear diff

tow bar corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,060 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage bushes cracking/ perished slightly

slight oil leak rear diff

slight surface corrosion to tow bar

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,998 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer starting to rust on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Wet on rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 60,607 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 59,481 miles

Nearside Front has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

aux. belts slightly nosiy

o/s/f, both brake hoses perishing

rear exhaust end tail pipe cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,811 miles

aux. belts slightly nosiy

o/s/f, both brake hoses perishing

rear exhaust end tail pipe cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,636 miles

front antiroll bar link arm bushes perishing

o/s/f brake hoses perishing

rear wiperblade split

Fail 6 May 2014 56,835 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,568 miles

rear of both outer sills rusty

right and left floor pans weakened by rust

Pass 9 May 2012 49,016 miles

N/S and O/S rear sills starting to rust

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,338 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,787 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play in it

O/S/R floor starting to rust again near last repair

Pass 5 May 2009 35,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,285 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,061 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 6,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc's worn.

Front brake pads worn.

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

Rear axle tie bar void bushes worn.

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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G799 UDV is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G799 UDV, 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 G799 UDV registered?

G799 UDV is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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