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G875 SGH

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,782 mi
Last recorded158,782 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 SGH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 158,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 158,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 158,586 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 158,586 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 158,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 157,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,259 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hose's (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hose's (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r & n/s/r (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 152,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hose's (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hose's (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r & n/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 147,243 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,039 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 137,039 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split at end

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,560 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 124,406 miles

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 10 Nov 2010 122,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2009 119,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 119,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 119,616 miles

PLAY IN N/S INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING RACK

Fail 15 May 2008 119,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

PLAY IN N/S INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 2 May 2007 117,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 117,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear inner wings have signs of slight corossion

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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G875 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G875 SGH, 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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G875 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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