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G802 TVR

1991 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,196 mi
Last recorded119,196 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG802 TVR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 119,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 117,396 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,321 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,511 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 89,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,176 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,796 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 74,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G802 TVR is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 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 G802 TVR, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G802 TVR registered?

G802 TVR is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is G802 TVR safe to buy?

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