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G905 RYA

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,983 mi
Last recorded119,983 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 RYA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,983 miles

All four tyres have deep cracking to tread (cords not visible)

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

Front Wipers slow in operation

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch liner corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch liner corroded through (not part of body/chassis)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four tyres have deep cracking to tread (cords not visible)

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

Front Wipers slow in operation

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch liner corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch liner corroded through (not part of body/chassis)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,710 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slow

Offside Front suspension arm badly corroded

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slow

Offside Front suspension arm badly corroded

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,698 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 116,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 116,525 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,105 miles

both headlight reflectors deteriourating

clutch pedal rubber wearing thin

front no plate cracked at bottom

Fail 16 Jun 2008 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlight reflectors deteriourating

clutch pedal rubber wearing thin

front no plate cracked at bottom

Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,917 miles

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

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

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

one bulb not working n/s/r

patton part exhaust fitted no bracket fitted at front exhaust secure

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,679 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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G905 RYA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 G905 RYA, 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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G905 RYA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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