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G839 FWP

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

213,085 mi
Last recorded213,085 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG839 FWP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 213,085 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Nov 2015 213,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 207,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 207,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 202,871 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 202,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 198,824 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 198,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 26 Oct 2011 194,525 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 194,513 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 190,476 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel stains on tank dry at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2010 190,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel stains on tank dry at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 188,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 184,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 184,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 181,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 181,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 177,996 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 177,996 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 174,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 174,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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G839 FWP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G839 FWP, 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 G839 FWP registered?

G839 FWP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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