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G954 WJH

1989 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,722 mi
Last recorded146,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 WJH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 146,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body present corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 145,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 144,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 144,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,405 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 141,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,714 miles

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 134,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 132,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 129,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 121,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 115,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,616 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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G954 WJH is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 G954 WJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G954 WJH registered?

G954 WJH is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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