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G853 CPH

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 CPH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 137,125 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 136,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 134,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 133,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 132,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,014 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 132,014 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 130,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine and rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flasher stalk slightly insecure

oil low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,526 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flasher switch slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2015 119,950 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 116,068 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,918 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres low on edge of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres low on edge of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2011 105,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,039 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in them.

N/s/f road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2008 82,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2006 65,344 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 May 2006 65,344 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

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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G853 CPH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 G853 CPH, 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 G853 CPH registered?

G853 CPH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 June 1990.

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