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H346 TWU

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH346 TWU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 124,586 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear under body slightly croded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 123,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,629 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,101 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,081 miles

EML/Lambda warning light illuminated!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light cracks/perishing to ALL (4) front flexi brake hoses.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear light unit damaged and repaired, NO white light showing to rear at time of test!

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

Oil leak on differential

Slight staining from topof fuel tank, NO fuel smell or dampness noted at time of test and NO obvious source (tank would need to be removed to see!

Fail 24 Oct 2012 112,081 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML/Lambda warning light illuminated!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light cracks/perishing to ALL (4) front flexi brake hoses.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear light unit damaged and repaired, NO white light showing to rear at time of test!

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on differential

Slight staining from topof fuel tank, NO fuel smell or dampness noted at time of test and NO obvious source (tank would need to be removed to see!

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,631 miles

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

number plate light flickered when tapped

rear axel oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,307 miles

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

rear outer lights water ingress

Fail 28 Oct 2010 101,307 miles

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

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

rear outer lights water ingress

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,929 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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H346 TWU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H346 TWU, 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 H346 TWU registered?

H346 TWU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H346 TWU safe to buy?

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