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H175 GKN

1991 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,557 mi
Last recorded181,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH175 GKN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 181,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 174,762 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 3 Jun 2009 174,726 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 4 Jun 2008 168,516 miles

rear axle leaking oil. right rear axle bump stop missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 168,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle leaking oil. right rear axle bump stop missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 161,586 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 161,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 157,451 miles

oil leak on rear axle. †slight play in nearside of steering rack. †offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 157,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H175 GKN is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H175 GKN, 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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H175 GKN is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 June 1991.

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