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H201 ERT

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,981 mi
Last recorded139,981 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 ERT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 139,981 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 139,981 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 127,854 miles

slight dampness on nearside front shock absorber

steering rack has slight play in it

Fail 18 Nov 2008 127,854 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampness on nearside front shock absorber

steering rack has slight play in it

Fail 23 Nov 2007 116,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear disc pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 116,802 miles

rear disc pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,370 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 103,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H201 ERT is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 H201 ERT, 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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What year was H201 ERT registered?

H201 ERT is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is H201 ERT safe to buy?

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