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G888 WVU

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 WVU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 92,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 90,414 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 90,413 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 counts of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,511 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 89,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 88,763 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,532 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 87,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,674 miles

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER INOPERATIVE

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 79,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,439 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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G888 WVU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G888 WVU, 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 G888 WVU registered?

G888 WVU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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