MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe temporary repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle corroded
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body, chassis, sub-frame, suspension arms, inner sill, outer sill and various other components corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body, chassis, sub-frame, suspension arms, inner sill, outer sill and various other components corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors ,chassis rail,and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside wiper slightly perished
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors ,chassis rail,and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside wiper slightly perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills ,front and rear suspension arms and flitches (2.4.A.3)
both number plates slightly discoloured
oil leak
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills ,front and rear suspension arms and flitches (2.4.A.3)
both number plates slightly discoloured
oil leak
Oil leak ()
both floors, chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded
front number plate damaged
nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
both floors, chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded
front number plate damaged
nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension arms (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre floors (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension arms (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn
front number plate cracked
nearside rear end of sill /inner flitch slightly corroded
offside front indicator lens cracked
oil leak
rear diff leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear wheel arches corroded
ns front floor has a small hole in
small hole in centre of ns sill
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear wheel arches corroded
ns front floor has a small hole in
small hole in centre of ns sill
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front back plates corroded
front number plate cracked
ns centre floor corroded and holed
ns sill corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front back plates corroded
front number plate cracked
ns centre floor corroded and holed
ns sill corroded and holed
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front wiper split (still clearing screen)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tailgate gas struts worn
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Drivers seat foam worn.
Nearside front wiper split (still clearing screen)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tailgate gas struts worn
Front numberplate damaged but can still be read
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tailgate struts weak in operation
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front numberplate damaged but can still be read
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reverse lights inoperative
Tailgate struts weak in operation
front brake flexi starting to crack
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
small play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
G884 BAD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 G884 BAD, 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
How do I check the history of G884 BAD?
You can check the full history of G884 BAD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G884 BAD registered?
G884 BAD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1990.
Is G884 BAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for G884 BAD shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G884 BAD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G884 BAD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.