MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
drivers door pillar split near hinge
nearside and offside front brake backplates rusty and braking up
nearside and offside rear axle bumpstops missing
nearside and offside rear inner arch seams rusted and braking up
nearside front bulhead seam rusty
nearside front doorstep rusted and holed(just outside prescribed area)
nearside rear jacking point areas showing advanced signs of rust
nearside rear towbar mounting area rusty
offside front bulkhead seam heavil rusted(unable to see full extent due to fuel filter and sound deadening)
offside front scuttle panel rusted and holed
offside front tyre worn low on edges
rear discs rusted and pitted
some brake judder at all four wheels
some play in offside front seat runners
oil leaking onto manifold
Battery insecure
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust front mounting bracket heavily rusted
front inner panel rusted and holed
front numberplate discoloured and rear damaged
lower steering column bush worn
nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms rusted
nearside and offside front brake backplates showing advaced signs of rust
nearside and offside rear axle bumpstops missing
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside and offside rear inner arches showing advanced signs of rust
nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracking and nearside inner sidewall slightly distorted
nearside and offside steeringrack boots damp
nearside rear floor and chassis leg showing advanced signs of rust(floor appears to be repaired from above)
offside front bulkhead showing advanced signs of rust
offside rear service brake slightly low
rear discs rusted and pitted
some play in nearside and offside front strut tubes
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust front mounting bracket heavily rusted
front inner panel rusted and holed
front numberplate discoloured and rear damaged
lower steering column bush worn
nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms rusted
nearside and offside front brake backplates showing advaced signs of rust
nearside and offside rear axle bumpstops missing
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside and offside rear inner arches showing advanced signs of rust
nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracking and nearside inner sidewall slightly distorted
nearside and offside steeringrack boots damp
nearside rear floor and chassis leg showing advanced signs of rust(floor appears to be repaired from above)
offside front bulkhead showing advanced signs of rust
offside rear service brake slightly low
rear discs rusted and pitted
some play in nearside and offside front strut tubes
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bulhead seam rusty above servo unit
exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)
front brakepads low
nearside and offside front brake backplates rusted and holed
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside rear inner wheelarch seam showing advanced signs of corrosion
nearside rear outer brakepad low(unable to see inside pad)
offside rear axle bumpstop missing and nearside rear insecure
rear wiper worn out
slight play in nearside and offside front struts
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bulhead seam rusty above servo unit
exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)
nearside and offside front brake backplates rusted and holed
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside rear inner wheelarch seam showing advanced signs of corrosion
nearside rear outer brakepad low(unable to see inside pad)
offside rear axle bumpstop missing and nearside rear insecure
rear wiper worn out
slight play in nearside and offside front struts
offside rear bump stop insecure
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
offside rear bump stop insecure
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise headlamp masks fitted
offside rear axle bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high level brake light not working(unable to see if it is connected)
offside rear axle bump stop missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside front door lower hinge mounting point (door piller) corroded
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G84 BRL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 G84 BRL, 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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G84 BRL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.
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