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G862 WHY

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,937 mi
Last recorded167,937 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 WHY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 167,937 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 167,874 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 167,852 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 167,735 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,720 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 167,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,573 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 167,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Rear Fog light switch intermittent

Rear silencer is rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 167,265 miles

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

Offside Front wall perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 167,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 167,076 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 166,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 166,866 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 166,656 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 166,651 miles

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.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 166,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 166,434 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 166,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 165,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 165,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 165,481 miles

offside front tyrewall is cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 165,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 165,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 164,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 164,177 miles

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 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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