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H129 BGN

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,203 mi
Last recorded160,203 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 BGN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 160,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,939 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 159,392 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 158,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all of the (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 158,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 158,675 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 158,387 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 158,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016
Fail 1 Dec 2016 157,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 153,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 148,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 140,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 138,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 134,303 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 12,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 125,830 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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H129 BGN is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H129 BGN, 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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H129 BGN is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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