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H131 XHG

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,998 mi
Last recorded176,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 XHG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 176,998 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tail lense cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 176,998 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tail lense cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 165,162 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

evidence of fuel leak none found

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f steering rack gaiter poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2009 165,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

evidence of fuel leak none found

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f steering rack gaiter poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 152,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 152,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 141,157 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 141,157 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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H131 XHG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red 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 H131 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H131 XHG registered?

H131 XHG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H131 XHG safe to buy?

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