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G836 PGC

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,681 mi
Last recorded135,681 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 PGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 135,681 miles

advise battery insecure

advise damage within zone A of screen within limits at time of test

advise serious oil leak from engine

advise slight play o/s & n/s inner rack assemblys

Fail 9 Dec 2008 135,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise battery insecure

advise damage within zone A of screen within limits at time of test

advise front & rear disc pads low replace as soon as possible

advise serious oil leak from engine

advise slight play o/s & n/s inner rack assemblys

Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,083 miles

advisorys as before

Fail 13 Sep 2007 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise bushes in o/s & n/s rear axle spliting

advise o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses perrished

advise o/s headlamp damaged & sealed with silicone sealer

strong advise battery insecure

very strong advise damage to zone A of screen on border line of limits change as soon as possible

Pass 15 Jun 2006 115,908 miles

advise damage in zone A of sreen just within limits at time of test

advise front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish

advise minimal play o/s & n/s inner rack assemblys

Pass 3 Jun 2005 107,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise exhaust clamp missing from joint but still secure at time of test

advise oil leak from engine gearbox & axle

advise slight play o/s & n/s inner rack assemblys

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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G836 PGC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G836 PGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G836 PGC registered?

G836 PGC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G836 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G836 PGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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