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G980 WNM

1990 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 WNM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,132 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,132 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,828 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,164 miles

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) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 118,029 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,178 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 114,178 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,007 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 110,007 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,290 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,340 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,679 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,461 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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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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