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H285 DUR

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 DUR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 162,888 miles

Exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 162,707 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jul 2014 162,459 miles

Both front brake backing plates starting to corrode and rust. required shortly

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,192 miles

Front headlights required shortly.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 161,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 161,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 161,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 161,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 161,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 160,541 miles

Front headlamps required shortly

Fail 4 Jul 2007 160,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both headlamp outputs poor

Pass 3 Jun 2006 160,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 160,063 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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H285 DUR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H285 DUR, 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 H285 DUR registered?

H285 DUR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H285 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 DUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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