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ExpiredMileage
149,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL JACK POINT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
CLUTCH FLEXY PIPE HAS MIST OF OIL
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear WHEEL WELL CORRODED
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reversing lamps inoperative
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure both hoses (1.1.12 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reversing lamps inoperative
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion in floors
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Corrosion in floors
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Corrosion in both front floors
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion in both front floors
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Corrosion in offside and nearside front floors
Drivers seat worn
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre perished and tread low
Offside rear light unit damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion in offside and nearside front floors
Drivers seat worn
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre perished and tread low
Offside rear light unit damaged
Corrosion in front floors
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear light unit damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Corrosion in front floors
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear light unit damaged
Corrosion in front floors
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear light unit damaged
Windscreen slightly marked
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion in front floors
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear light unit damaged
Windscreen slightly marked
Corrocion in both front floors
Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front upper strut bearing partially ceased
X1 nearside rear brake pipe clip broken
Coolant leak
Corrosion in nearside floor
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front upper strut bearing rought
Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and tread cracked
X 1 nearside rear brake pipe clip broken
Offside front upper strut bearing rough
Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer stepped edge and on limit,sidewall perished and cut
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside front upper strut bearing rough
Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer stepped edge and on limit,sidewall perished and cut
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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G998 ALK is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 G998 ALK, 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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G998 ALK is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 February 1990.
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