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G82 OYB

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 OYB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,470 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

step sills showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2025 98,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

step sills showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside link bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside link bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

anti roll link bar bushes deteriorated n/s and off side front

Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

anti roll link bar bushes deteriorated n/s and off side front

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,955 miles

Nearside Rear light lens unit faded

Rear suspension ride height very low

Fail 5 Aug 2016 83,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function siezed (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear light lens unit faded

Rear suspension ride height very low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,804 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,877 miles

Both rear jacking point has very bad corrosion.

Corrosion in front floor plan and around under side of the tailgate area.

High level brake light not working.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,840 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear jacking point has very bad corrosion.

Corrosion in front floor plan and around under side of the tailgate area.

High level brake light not working.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 74,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,717 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,853 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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G82 OYB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G82 OYB, 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 G82 OYB registered?

G82 OYB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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