MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage front & rear number plates
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage front & rear number plates
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake pedal travel alittle long and feels alittle spongy.
front brake pads low.
nearside front tyre on limit.
some wear in offside front steering arm.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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G956 YLP is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G956 YLP, 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 G956 YLP registered?
G956 YLP is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 November 1989.
Is G956 YLP safe to buy?
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