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H245 UUB

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,667 mi
Last recorded163,667 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 UUB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 163,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 158,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 158,619 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 154,100 miles

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

footbrake efficiency low @55%

nearside rear body moulding adrift

offside front brake binding slighty

small hole caused by corrosion in offside rear sill

Fail 16 Oct 2006 154,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads appear low

footbrake efficiency low @54%

nearside rear body moulding adrift

offside front brake binding slightly

small hole caused by corrosion in offside rear sill

Pass 24 Oct 2005 148,362 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 148,344 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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H245 UUB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H245 UUB, 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 H245 UUB registered?

H245 UUB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H245 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H245 UUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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