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H20 JPA

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,910 miles

Front suspension components slight corrosion

Nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,791 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked lower

Offside Front headlamp cracked /small hole

Offside Rear tail lamp different type

front suspension arms corroded but ok

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside windscreen cracked lower

Offside Front headlamp cracked /small hole

Offside Rear lamp unit water ingress

front suspension arms corroded but ok

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake ferrules corroded

Front brake hoses aged and cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake ferrules corroded

Front brake hoses aged and cracking

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,495 miles

both front (lower) suspension arms corroding

both rear shockabsorbers damp

rear differential oil seals leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,476 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,359 miles

o/s/r side lights dim

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,005 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,020 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 35,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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H20 JPA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H20 JPA, 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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H20 JPA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 October 1990.

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