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G995 HSG

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

337,191 mi
Last recorded337,191 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 HSG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 337,191 miles

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

exhaust cat in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2025 337,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition cat

Pass 3 Jul 2024 336,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 335,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 335,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 332,474 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2020 331,837 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 330,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 863,283 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 327,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 324,955 miles

slight blow on exhaust

unable to completely check brake pipes due to grease/paint

Pass 14 Jun 2016 320,289 miles

horn weak

slight ovality on all 4 discs

slight play in offside inner rack

Fail 3 Jun 2016 320,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine crossmember (2.4.A.3)

horn weak

rear trailing arms heavily corroded

slight ovality on all 4 discs

slight play in offside inner rack

Pass 26 Jun 2015 314,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 314,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2014 307,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 307,892 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 299,566 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 299,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 294,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 277,026 miles

Front suspension and all brake pipes and hoses covered with underseal

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 261,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 261,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 247,513 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 247,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet not secure in second position

Pass 13 Feb 2008 233,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery light on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2006 223,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 223,195 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G995 HSG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G995 HSG, 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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G995 HSG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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