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H371 XSR

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,016 mi
Last recorded221,016 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH371 XSR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 221,016 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 219,791 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 219,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 217,517 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 215,295 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 215,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 211,561 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 211,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 204,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 204,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H371 XSR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H371 XSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H371 XSR registered?

H371 XSR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H371 XSR safe to buy?

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