MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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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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