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G878 YVL

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 YVL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 103,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 102,838 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,404 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,101 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing

number plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,986 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perrishing

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,986 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,132 miles

brake light switch sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 95,402 miles

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

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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G878 YVL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G878 YVL, 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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What year was G878 YVL registered?

G878 YVL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G878 YVL safe to buy?

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