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H380 ERO

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH380 ERO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 159,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 158,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 157,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 157,376 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 155,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,586 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 146,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and worn bold

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Both sides Tyre age cracked and worn

Rear seats folded seat belts not checked

brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 135,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 135,376 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 133,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 124,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 118,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

anti freeze change

brake fluid change

front brake discs very badly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 113,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 107,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 107,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,272 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,143 miles

both rear tyres stepping

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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H380 ERO is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H380 ERO, 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 H380 ERO registered?

H380 ERO is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is H380 ERO safe to buy?

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