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G913 WVR

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,868 mi
Last recorded227,868 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG913 WVR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 227,868 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 227,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 227,626 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 227,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 227,239 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 224,960 miles

all front wheel nuts and studs worn - advise further investigation

as per advise sheet issued on 14/11/05

Fail 15 Nov 2005 224,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 front brake hoses perished

auxillary drive belt squealing

blow from centre exhaust section

both front seat mechanisms worn

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine undertray missing

headlamp reflecters poor

nearside front driving lamp lense cracked

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm and damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside door mirror glass defective

offside front tyre perished

offside headlamp wiper blade missing

offside rear bump stop missing

seats in cargo area seatback wont lock in upright position

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight side to side movement at steering wheel

unable to open tailgate

various oil leaks

warm air intake pipe missing

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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G913 WVR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G913 WVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G913 WVR registered?

G913 WVR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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