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H221 WWR

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,520 mi
Last recorded179,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 WWR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 179,520 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front suspension arms and cross member corroded

ns sill corroding

nsf strut boot u/s

nsr brake back plate u/s

osf wheel bearing sounds noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2010 176,670 miles

os sill corroded but outside specified area

osf headlamp condition poor

rear flexy ends corroding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2009 171,628 miles

Slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 18 Mar 2009 171,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2008 165,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 161,222 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 155,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 155,405 miles

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

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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H221 WWR is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H221 WWR, 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 H221 WWR registered?

H221 WWR is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H221 WWR safe to buy?

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