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G979 UBM

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,065 mi
Last recorded182,065 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 UBM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 182,065 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

DRIVERS DOOR CORRODING

DRIVERS SEAT BACK REST LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FOOTBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER CORRODED

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

REAR ENDS OF BOTH OUTER SIDESILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Pass 4 Sep 2010 179,415 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACK RESTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

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

Oil leak

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Pass 4 Sep 2009 174,686 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACK RESTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Oil leak

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCRATCHED

Pass 6 Sep 2008 171,446 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHT LENSES CRACKED

BOTH HEADLAMP REFECTORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Oil leak

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCRATCHED

Pass 7 Sep 2007 168,107 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHT LENSES CRACKED

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODING

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SLIGHTLY WORN

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCRATCHED

Fail 4 Sep 2007 168,104 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHT LENSES CRACKED

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODING

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SLIGHTLY WORN

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCRATCHED

Pass 6 Sep 2006 163,182 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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G979 UBM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 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 G979 UBM, 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 36 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G979 UBM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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