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G998 ALK

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 ALK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 149,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2024 149,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,594 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,594 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 147,687 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 146,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,220 miles

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) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,990 miles

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) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,638 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 142,632 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)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,658 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 140,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,690 miles

Corrosion in front floors

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2016 137,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,564 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 135,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,087 miles

Offside front upper strut bearing rough

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer stepped edge and on limit,sidewall perished and cut

Fail 23 Feb 2012 126,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,480 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 122,470 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 117,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 113,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 110,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 106,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 101,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 101,647 miles

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)

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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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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