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G886 AFE

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,737 mi
Last recorded117,737 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 AFE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2011 117,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,669 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,729 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 108,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,333 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 93,251 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 93,251 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G886 AFE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G886 AFE, 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 G886 AFE registered?

G886 AFE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 July 1990.

Is G886 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G886 AFE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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