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H172 BRH

1991 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 BRH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 123,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,781 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,364 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,962 miles

Front both front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,673 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,798 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 118,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,570 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,395 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 109,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,360 miles

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

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

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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H172 BRH is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 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 H172 BRH, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H172 BRH is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1991.

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