MOT Status
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229,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Drivers door handle faulty but can still be opened from inside & outside
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wet stains around fuel filter, further inspection recommended
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear seats presented folded down, unable to check seat belts operation & condition.
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear seats presented folded down, unable to check seat belts operation & condition.
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fog lamp tell tale and fog lamp operation where intermittent at the start of the test
intermediate exhaust off side rubber hanger is perishing through
off side rear suspension bump stop is missing
play in near side front bottom ball joint and steering rack more noted when jacked up
rear number plate is not fully secured
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
fog lamp tell tale and fog lamp operation where intermittent at the start of the test
intermediate exhaust off side rubber hanger is perishing through
off side rear suspension bump stop is missing
play in near side front bottom ball joint and steering rack more noted when jacked up
rear number plate is not fully secured
slight play in nearside inner rack joint
slight smear on front wipers
slight play in nearside inner rack joint
exhaust CO level is just below the maximum at idle
head lamps are a little dim
slight play is present in the nearside steering rack inner arm
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
exhaust CO level is just below the maximum at idle
head lamps are a little dim
slight play is present in the nearside steering rack inner arm
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
fog lamp switch intermitant
near side head lamp wiper is stuck in mid position but not affecting light output
play in near side front steering arm
severe corrosion to under side of vehicle structure near side front
slight corrosion to off side lower road spring mount
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front most mounted flexi brake hose has a swelling at its base, it is impossible to asertain a leak when pressure is applied but this perishment is not normal and i woujd advise replacemet.
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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G862 BAD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G862 BAD, 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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G862 BAD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 February 1990.
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