MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (osr inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front floor corroded and soft
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise rear brake inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Surface Corrosion O/S N/S Inner Sill
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OS And NS Inner And Outer Sill Surface Corrosion
Vehicle Undersealed
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OS And NS Inner And Outer Sill Surface Corrosion
Vehicle Undersealed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/side inner sill slightly crodded
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)
Front exhaust mount missing
Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low
Offside Front Wheel rim damaged
Play in n/s front wheel bearing
Rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front exhaust mount missing
Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low
Offside Front Wheel rim damaged
Play in n/s front wheel bearing
Rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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G96 VJF is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G96 VJF, 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
How do I check the history of G96 VJF?
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What year was G96 VJF registered?
G96 VJF is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 September 1989.
Is G96 VJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for G96 VJF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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