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H241 YGO

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,892 mi
Last recorded211,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 YGO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 211,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 211,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 206,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 206,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 200,142 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 199,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 196,637 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 196,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 188,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 181,232 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 181,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 174,036 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 174,032 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 165,325 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 165,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

o/s rear light lens in poor condition

o/s track rod end worn

Pass 9 May 2007 157,007 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 157,007 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s rear chassis very badly corroded

rear light lens in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2006 148,113 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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H241 YGO is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H241 YGO, 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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H241 YGO is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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