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H348 PNG

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH348 PNG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured year 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured year 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged low pressure hose - chafed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 136,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured year 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured year 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged low pressure hose - chafed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,948 miles

Cannot turn off wipers

Offside Front tyre slightly miss shaped

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded at the rear

Fail 7 Sep 2022 135,884 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cannot turn off wipers

Offside Front tyre slightly miss shaped

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded at the rear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 135,809 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 131,792 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 131,176 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 129,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 125,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 119,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H348 PNG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H348 PNG, 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 H348 PNG registered?

H348 PNG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H348 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H348 PNG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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