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H283 JSM

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,052 mi
Last recorded196,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 JSM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 196,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 195,404 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 195,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 194,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 193,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 191,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 191,639 miles

Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 189,814 miles

car has had lots of weld heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Oct 2013 189,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 189,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 186,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 184,536 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 184,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 181,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 181,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 179,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 176,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 176,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 174,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 171,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 167,468 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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H283 JSM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H283 JSM, 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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H283 JSM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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