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H302 CAV

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,083 mi
Last recorded153,083 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH302 CAV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 153,083 miles

offside front tyre slightly warn outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 149,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 147,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 144,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 141,889 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 141,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 138,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat starting to wear in base..

Pass 20 Oct 2006 138,925 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat starting to wear in base..

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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H302 CAV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H302 CAV, 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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H302 CAV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 November 1990.

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