MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,937 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced UV damage to lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced UV damage to lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre is perished
Rear Fog light switch intermittent
Rear silencer is rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wall perished
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wall perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre perishing
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding slightly.
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear brake slightly tight
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre wall is cracked
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre wall is cracked
offside front tyrewall is cracked
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres are cracking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres are cracking
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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G862 WHY is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G862 WHY, 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 WHY is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 April 1990.
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