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G947 UTC

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 UTC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,876 miles

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

Rear fog light switch tempramental

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 76,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G947 UTC is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 G947 UTC, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G947 UTC registered?

G947 UTC is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G947 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G947 UTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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