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H268 KNO

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,427 mi
Last recorded202,427 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 KNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 202,427 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

o/s rear jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2013 191,822 miles

corroding near offside rear jacking point

Fail 18 Oct 2013 191,822 miles

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

corroding near offside rear jacking point

Pass 15 Oct 2012 184,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 178,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 171,857 miles

all 4 front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

exhaust blow

exhaust rubber mounting perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 171,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

exhaust blow

exhaust rubber mounting perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 164,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 156,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 150,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front track rod ends slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2006 144,382 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes on limit of unbalance

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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H268 KNO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H268 KNO, 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 H268 KNO registered?

H268 KNO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H268 KNO safe to buy?

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