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H273 SVF

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 SVF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,027 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 104,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake lamp inop(presumed disconnected)

o/s and n/s sills corroded at rear

slight perishing between treads (all tyres)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake lamp inop(presumed disconnected)

o/s and n/s sills corroded at rear

slight perishing between treads (all tyres)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,574 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 103,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 102,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,700 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 100,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 98,138 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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H273 SVF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H273 SVF, 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 H273 SVF registered?

H273 SVF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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