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G883 SGH

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,082 mi
Last recorded166,082 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 SGH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2008 166,082 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 164,766 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R lamp lenns have benn repaird but not showing any white light

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F and N/S/F seat backs have a small amount of movement in them

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Small exhaust blows from joints

Pass 16 Aug 2006 159,447 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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G883 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G883 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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What year was G883 SGH registered?

G883 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G883 SGH safe to buy?

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