MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake pipes coated
front number plate deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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G818 VFK is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 G818 VFK, 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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What year was G818 VFK registered?
G818 VFK is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 May 1990.
Is G818 VFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for G818 VFK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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