MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,203 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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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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