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H187 KPA

1991 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,740 mi
Last recorded193,740 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH187 KPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 193,740 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wiper leaves streaks over swept areas

Pass 29 Apr 2013 191,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 189,912 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 187,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 185,252 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 185,252 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear panel along boot edge corroded and holed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 182,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on the edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Ofside outer sill coroded in excess

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 182,016 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on the edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Ofside outer sill coroded in excess

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 178,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 178,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 171,485 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 171,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 167,219 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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H187 KPA is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H187 KPA, 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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What year was H187 KPA registered?

H187 KPA is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H187 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H187 KPA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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