CarVerify

Free Car Check

H275 GEV

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 GEV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,093 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 88,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,117 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,306 miles

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

fluid leakage from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 78,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to get co reading

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,423 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
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H275 GEV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H275 GEV, 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

How do I check the history of H275 GEV?

You can check the full history of H275 GEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H275 GEV registered?

H275 GEV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H275 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H275 GEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H275 GEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H275 GEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.