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G884 SGH

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,516 mi
Last recorded226,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 SGH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 226,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 226,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR BRAKES NOISY

Pass 7 Feb 2023 209,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 209,619 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fouling on suspension (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 201,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 188,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 188,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 187,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 187,186 miles

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded but not jagged

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 187,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 186,747 miles

Rear wheel arches are corroding badly but as yet no jagged edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 185,659 miles

Exhaust system corroded & deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 184,211 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 182,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 180,455 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 177,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 177,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 173,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 170,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 170,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 166,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 166,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 160,766 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 160,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 155,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005
Fail 28 Jun 2005 147,696 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Handbrake performance on limit

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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G884 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G884 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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G884 SGH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 July 1990.

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