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G832 VKP

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,408 mi
Last recorded173,408 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 VKP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 173,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 173,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted x2 both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 172,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 171,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 170,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 169,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 168,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 166,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper torn

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 164,804 miles

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

rear n/s inner wing corroded det

Fail 23 Oct 2015 164,804 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear n/s inner wing corroded det

Pass 14 Oct 2014 162,312 miles

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

rear seat folded away unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 14 Oct 2014 162,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear seat folded away unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 16 Oct 2013 159,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 159,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s/f chassis member corroded, non prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2012 157,709 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 157,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 155,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 155,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 151,408 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 151,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plate deteriorted

fuel pump noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2009 148,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism slightly sluggish

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 148,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism slightly sluggish

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 12 Mar 2008 145,386 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 145,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 142,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 139,800 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 139,780 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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G832 VKP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G832 VKP, 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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G832 VKP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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