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G81 VKL

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,644 mi
Last recorded141,644 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 VKL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 141,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 140,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 133,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 130,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 127,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 124,545 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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G81 VKL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G81 VKL, 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 G81 VKL registered?

G81 VKL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is G81 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G81 VKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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