MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lambda light on.
Slight judder from left-hand front brake.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Lambda light on.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight judder from left-hand front brake.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front number plate cracked
play in steering rack at nearside
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H242 EPV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H242 EPV, 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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What year was H242 EPV registered?
H242 EPV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 October 1990.
Is H242 EPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H242 EPV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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