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G901 SES

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 SES
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

play in front steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

play in front steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf osf wings holed

Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,780 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lens missing on rear os light cluster

nsf osf lower wings holed

Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lens missing on rear os light cluster

nsf osf lower wings holed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 126,722 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf lower wing corroded and loose

nsr and osr wheel arch corroded

osr lens incomplete

signs of dry patch of fuel around tank seam

Fail 9 Nov 2012 126,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf lower wing corroded and loose

nsr and osr wheel arch corroded

osr lens incomplete

signs of dry patch of fuel around tank seam

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,403 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 125,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,515 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 124,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 123,468 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 123,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 120,892 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 118,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 118,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 114,029 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 114,029 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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G901 SES is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G901 SES, 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 G901 SES registered?

G901 SES is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G901 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G901 SES shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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