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H203 SVF

1991 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

136,352 mi
Last recorded136,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 SVF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 136,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f bottom arm corroded

possible slight leak and play from o/s end of rack

rear arches becoming rusty

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but clean screen

rear wheel arches becomming rusty

slight brake bind from o/s/f

Fail 7 Jul 2015 134,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but clean screen

rear wheel arches becomming rusty

slight brake bind from o/s/f

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 133,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r side light lens has a repair to it

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 18 Jul 2013 131,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r side light lens has a repair to it

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,602 miles

both sills at rear corroded

cat part of exhaust starting to leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2012 129,602 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

both sills at rear corroded

cat part of exhaust starting to leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,828 miles

both sills corroded at rear and o/s sill corroded towards the front

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 127,825 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sills corroded at rear and o/s sill corroded towards the front

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,575 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 125,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 122,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 122,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 120,899 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 120,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,342 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 117,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s reverse lamp lens missing and reflector lens temporary repair

Pass 10 May 2006 113,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 113,888 miles

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

both headlights becoming dull due to reflectors worn/rusty

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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H203 SVF 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 47.6%.

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 H203 SVF, 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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H203 SVF is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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