CarVerify

Free Car Check

H212 GWL

1990 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,029 mi
Last recorded191,029 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 GWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 191,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front bumper mounting bracket chassis area corroded

opffside rear axle oilseal leak, offside rear shock casing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 191,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front bumper mounting bracket chassis area corroded

nearside handbrake low compared to offside

opffside rear axle oilseal leak, offside rear shock casing corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 187,919 miles

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

warning light on dash when applying brake,possible n/s bulb fault

Fail 28 Mar 2013 187,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

warning light on dash when applying brake,possible n/s bulb fault

Pass 22 Mar 2012 182,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside / nearside tie bars starting to wear

oil leak on offside rear back plate

Fail 21 Mar 2012 182,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside / nearside tie bars starting to wear

oil leak on offside rear back plate

Pass 14 Mar 2011 176,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 176,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 169,549 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 163,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both steering rack inner ball ends slight play

front no plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2009 163,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both steering rack inner ball ends slight play

front no plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 155,489 miles

Oil leak

o/s front brake shields corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 147,142 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 147,132 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 138,563 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 138,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H212 GWL is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H212 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H212 GWL?

You can check the full history of H212 GWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H212 GWL registered?

H212 GWL is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is H212 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 GWL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H212 GWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H212 GWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.