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H120 WNN

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,691 mi
Last recorded192,691 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 WNN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 192,691 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 192,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 190,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

chip in zone A of the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

screen wash pump insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2018 190,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

chip in zone A of the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

screen wash pump insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 188,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 188,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working earth fault (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose and blowing (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 186,392 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 181,993 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 175,960 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper cover loose

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2014 175,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper cover loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 170,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 167,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 167,069 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked on reflector

Pass 5 Feb 2011 163,573 miles

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2010 159,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 155,769 miles

fine cracks in n/s/f tyre

front no plate damaged on lower edge

Fail 29 Jan 2009 155,769 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fine cracks in n/s/f tyre

front no plate damaged on lower edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 152,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 150,310 miles

front number plate deterioateing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 149,397 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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H120 WNN is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H120 WNN, 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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H120 WNN is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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