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G884 BAD

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

307,345 mi
Last recorded307,345 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 BAD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 307,345 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 307,345 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 307,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 307,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 307,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 307,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 307,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 307,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 307,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 306,760 miles

Oil leak ()

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 306,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 305,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 305,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 303,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2015 303,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 300,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 297,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 297,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 294,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 294,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 289,971 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 289,970 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 286,471 miles

Nearside front wiper split (still clearing screen)

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

Tailgate gas struts worn

Fail 11 Jan 2010 286,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 283,551 miles

Front numberplate damaged but can still be read

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

Tailgate struts weak in operation

Fail 7 Jan 2009 283,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 278,777 miles

front brake flexi starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2007 275,728 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 275,726 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 272,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 272,391 miles

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.

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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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.

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G884 BAD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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