MOT Status
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337,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust cat in poor condition
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
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
slight blow on exhaust
unable to completely check brake pipes due to grease/paint
horn weak
slight ovality on all 4 discs
slight play in offside inner rack
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension and all brake pipes and hoses covered with underseal
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G995 HSG safe to buy?
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