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G994 PMB

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,592 mi
Last recorded173,592 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG994 PMB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 173,592 miles

both front bottom ball joint have slight play (suggest replacement)

Fail 23 May 2026 173,592 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front bottom ball joint have slight play (suggest replacement)

Pass 10 May 2025 173,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner track arm as slight play

Fail 10 May 2025 173,592 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track arm as slight play

Pass 24 May 2024 172,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track arm

Pass 20 May 2023 171,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 169,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 168,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 168,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 168,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 168,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 May 2018 168,328 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

hole caused by corrosion beneath battery tray

radiator top hose swollen

Pass 27 Apr 2017 168,328 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber cover badly corroded and not protecting seal

front number plate white backing faded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,328 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 168,328 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill\outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable Steering column ,lower, hardy spicer ,joint worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 168,328 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front, steering column, universal joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 168,328 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,328 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to see inner pads

Fail 6 Mar 2014 168,328 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see inner rear pads

Pass 7 Mar 2013 168,328 miles

Both rear large axel bushes corroding

Corrosion to both front wishbones

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 168,328 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear large axel bushes corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 168,328 miles

Appears speedometer not working.

Chip on offside front headlamp glass.

Offside rear trailing arm axle bush outer casing corroded but not causing any movement.

Lowre steering universal joint dry and has slight play, req replacment asap as could fail in time.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 168,328 miles

Headlamp aim poor but still has beam pattern.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front indicator lense cracked.

Rear brake back plates rotten.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 168,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim poor but still has beam pattern.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front indicator lense cracked.

Rear brake back plates rotten.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 168,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 168,329 miles

front offside large wishbone bush pulling away

gearlever knob comes off in your hand

nearside front seat backrest worn

offside front seat back rest badly worn

red rust around bottom steering uj(but no play)

nearside front wishbone starting to pull away and seperating

nearside handbrake cable supports broken

offside handbrake cable supports broken

Fail 10 Mar 2009 168,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside large wishbone bush pulling away

gearlever knob comes off in your hand

nearside front seat backrest worn

offside front seat back rest badly worn

red rust around bottom steering uj(but no play)

nearside front wishbone starting to pull away and seperating

nearside handbrake cable supports broken

offside handbrake cable supports broken

Pass 10 Mar 2008 168,328 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 168,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 168,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 168,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc back plates corroding and parts missing

near side rear brake binding slightly

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 168,016 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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G994 PMB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G994 PMB, 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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G994 PMB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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