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H35 TUG

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH35 TUG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 152,693 miles

Nearside rear radius arm bush offset in arm.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 152,678 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear radius arm bush offset in arm.

Rear gearbox mounting/support corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 144,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,110 miles

Advise as test 144722687061.

Vehicle presented with extra row of flolding seats raised in position. Note that the locking mechanism is secured with molegrips?

Fail 23 Mar 2007 133,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 125,973 miles

As previous rejection.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 125,811 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension creeking.

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

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

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded just outside anti-roll bar mounting prescribed area.

Slight play detected in nearside front steering/suspension? Possible worn inner steering rack joint, suggest further investigation.

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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H35 TUG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H35 TUG, 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 H35 TUG registered?

H35 TUG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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