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G998 DFX

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 DFX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 46,506 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 36,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,533 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,414 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil weep from N/S steeing rack gaiter

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,006 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

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

Oil Leak From Engine??? Cannot Identify Exactly Where From Due To Undersheild Fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,158 miles

Front Brake Pads 50% worn.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,836 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 DFX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G998 DFX registered?

G998 DFX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G998 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G998 DFX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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