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G373 HCC

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 HCC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 145,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front n/s door

slight corrosion n/s rear o/s front

Fail 12 Aug 2011 145,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front n/s door

slight corrosion n/s rear o/s front

Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 141,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 135,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 135,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 130,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 130,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G373 HCC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G373 HCC, 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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What year was G373 HCC registered?

G373 HCC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G373 HCC safe to buy?

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