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G973 UJN

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,836 mi
Last recorded189,836 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 UJN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 189,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 189,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 179,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 179,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 169,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 164,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear bump ftop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 164,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 163,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 163,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 162,361 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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G973 UJN is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G973 UJN, 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 G973 UJN registered?

G973 UJN is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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