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GIL 1929

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,613 mi
Last recorded166,613 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1929
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 166,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 165,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 165,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 165,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 164,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,755 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2020 163,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 163,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in grease and underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 163,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in grease and underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 162,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 159,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 158,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 156,260 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 154,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 154,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 153,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 151,717 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 151,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 148,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 140,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 138,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 135,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 130,858 miles

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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GIL 1929 is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 GIL 1929, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GIL 1929 registered?

GIL 1929 is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is GIL 1929 safe to buy?

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