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G872 OGK

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 OGK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 176,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both front wheel bearings slight play

both nearside front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 3 Aug 2010 176,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both front wheel bearings slight play

both nearside front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 16 Jul 2009 171,457 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 171,457 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 165,342 miles

headlamp reflective starting to deteriorate both sides

Fail 22 Jul 2008 165,342 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp reflective starting to deteriorate both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2007 162,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 162,016 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 157,201 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 157,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 148,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G872 OGK is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G872 OGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G872 OGK registered?

G872 OGK is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 January 1990.

Is G872 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G872 OGK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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