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G83 YRT

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 YRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 136,866 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 136,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,809 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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G83 YRT is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G83 YRT, 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 G83 YRT registered?

G83 YRT is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 March 1990.

Is G83 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G83 YRT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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