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G805 SPP

1989 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 SPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 186,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 186,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 184,111 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 184,111 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 181,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 172,541 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak

Rear lower panel/floor starting to corrode

Smell of fuel no sign of leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 172,228 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak

Rear lower panel/floor starting to corrode

Smell of fuel no sign of leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 163,978 miles

Front/rear brake pads getting low?

Offside front brake flexi starting to perish

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear lower panel/ floor starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2015 159,245 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear lower panel to floor starting to corrode

Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,186 miles

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

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

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear lower panel to floor starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2014 155,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front chassis starting to corrode

nearside front floor/inner sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear lower panel starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear lower panel starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2012 146,672 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

play in steering rack

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2012 146,657 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

nearside front brake flexis cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

play in steering rack

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2011 142,928 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nerside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 139,223 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 139,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,532 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 13,532 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pump noisy

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside steering rack ballend

Fail 15 Oct 2008 131,213 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

fuel pump noisy

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside steering rack ballend

Pass 24 Sep 2007 126,119 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 122,208 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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G805 SPP is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 G805 SPP, 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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G805 SPP is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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