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G903 UWV

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

230,015 mi
Last recorded230,015 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 UWV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 230,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 221,129 miles

advise both front floors corroded and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2013 221,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise both front floors corroded and holed

Pass 15 Nov 2012 214,246 miles

advise n/s/f floor corroded and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2012 214,246 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

advise n/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 16 Nov 2011 205,174 miles

advise o/s/f floor corroded

advise o/s/r lamp

Fail 14 Nov 2011 205,172 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake pedal rubber slightly split

advise o/s/f floor corroded

advise o/s/r lamp

Pass 15 Nov 2010 196,607 miles

bonnet catch faulty

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate in poor condition

o/s front door handle faulty

Fail 10 Nov 2010 196,507 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch faulty

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate in poor condition

o/s front door handle faulty

Pass 10 Nov 2009 188,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 188,846 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 182,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 182,632 miles

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

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

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

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

front floor pans very rusty

n/s rack end worn

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,950 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 170,698 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 161,893 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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G903 UWV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G903 UWV, 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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G903 UWV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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