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H237 WTU

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 WTU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 117,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,940 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,802 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2022 115,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 114,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 114,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Floor Pan Corroded and Holed (Seat Mount)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,197 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bushes deteriating (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,208 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 103,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp off the adjuster (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,703 miles

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

Oil leak from rear axle

Rear shock absorbers worn

Slight leak from washer pump

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,186 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear differential weeping oil slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,955 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 98,955 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 97,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,571 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 93,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,229 miles

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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H237 WTU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H237 WTU, 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

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What year was H237 WTU registered?

H237 WTU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H237 WTU safe to buy?

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