1990 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · G234 DNO

The most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 211,762 miles recorded a failure, principally because the nearside front steering rack gaiter is missing and the steering rack is leaking, together with a non‑functioning nearside front position lamp and frayed seat‑belt webbing on both front seats. The failure supersedes three consecutive passes, indicating a worsening trend in the steering‑system integrity while the other advisories remain unchanged. At 211,762 miles the car has logged roughly 5,900 miles per year over 36 years – a mileage level that is low for a vehicle of this age. The recorded mileage has not increased between the 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting either very light use or that mileage readings were not updated after each test. No period of rapid accumulation appears in the record, and the consistency of the mileage points to relatively gentle usage rather than high‑stress operation. A prospective buyer should concentrate on the steering rack, confirming that a new gaiter is fitted and that the leak is repaired before the vehicle can be deemed roadworthy. The frayed front seat‑belt webbing should be replaced, and the rear lower suspension arm bushes, which have been noted as worn on each test, merit inspection for excessive play or impending failure. Brake discs and pads, flagged as worn and thin respectively, need measurement of disc thickness and pad depth; tyre tread should be checked against the legal limit, especially on the front wheels where edge wear was recorded. Finally, examine the rear seat‑belt anchorage for corrosion progression and verify that the off‑side front lower suspension arm dust cover, previously severely deteriorated, is now intact. Addressing these items will resolve the current MOT failure and bring the vehicle back to a stable maintenance condition.