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H124 GBP

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

255,770 mi
Last recorded255,770 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH124 GBP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 255,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 254,573 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 254,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated where sill meets floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 252,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 249,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 248,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 243,794 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 243,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 243,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.18% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch above shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill, marked with white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch above shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear nearside and offside chassis legs corroding

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 214,431 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks.

rust on rear wheel arch.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 239,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear marked yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear. (3.6.B.4e)

front break pads 75% worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 235,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 230,385 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 228,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

metal brake pipes have a protective coating unable to carry out full check

Fail 13 Feb 2015 228,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes have a protective coating unable to carry out full check

Pass 6 Dec 2013 225,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 225,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 219,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 216,127 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s/rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Nov 2011 216,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s/rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 206,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 203,535 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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H124 GBP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H124 GBP, 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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H124 GBP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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