MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to wheel arch corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides flashing fast (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer one (4.2.1 (a) (i))
knocking noise from nearside rear
nearside washer jet not working
rear diff damp
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached REAR BOX MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock Absorbers Poor Damping
Headlights Poor Images
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Petrol Smell At Rear of Vehicle
Rear Axle Oil Leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Washers Poor Water Flow
Front Shock Absorbers Poor Damping
Headlights Poor Images
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Petrol Smell At Rear of Vehicle
Rear Axle Oil Leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Washers Poor Water Flow
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Top Stabilizer Bar Bushes, (Both Sides) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements & rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high Both, & Offside Reflector Deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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G980 WNM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G980 WNM, 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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G980 WNM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 January 1990.
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