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G822 UCU

1990 Volvo 240

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,336 mi
Last recorded168,336 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 UCU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 168,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 165,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2024 165,588 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 165,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker Top Area (Please Note this must Be welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 165,543 miles

Nearside Rear top shocker mount slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top shocker mount slightly corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2021 165,383 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 164,202 miles

Offside Rear top arm front bush

Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,106 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 162,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,868 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking slightly

shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,571 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 92,077 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,847 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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G822 UCU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G822 UCU, 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 G822 UCU registered?

G822 UCU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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