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G862 BAD

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,626 mi
Last recorded229,626 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 BAD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 229,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 229,626 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 229,626 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 227,457 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 224,714 miles

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.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 224,714 miles

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.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 220,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 220,474 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 217,638 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 217,638 miles

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) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 212,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 212,748 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 203,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 203,754 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 195,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 195,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 194,939 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 2 Feb 2016 193,974 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 192,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 192,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 191,472 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

fog lamp switch intermitant

Pass 30 Jan 2013 190,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 189,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 187,751 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 178,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 178,853 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 167,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 158,907 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 151,340 miles

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.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 141,387 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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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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