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G909 GAB

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG909 GAB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,227 miles

under engine oil leakes.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front flexy brake hoses perishing.

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing.

both front wiper blad poor condition.

brake fluid low.

slight brake bind to off side rear brake.

slight corrosion to off side outter wheel arch front and rear.

slight cracking to near side steering rack boot.

slight damage to both rear lamps.

slight piping to off side rear brake disc.

slight play in lower steering colum to rack.

slight play in near side front inner steering rack arm and off side.

slight play in near side front lower ball joint.

slight weak patterns to both front head lamps.

small pie holes in repaired front exhaust pipe.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 145,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 144,292 miles

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 139,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 137,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 137,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G909 GAB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G909 GAB, 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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G909 GAB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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