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H399 FBW

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 FBW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area - becoming excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area - becoming excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 116,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,813 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 116,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroding - not excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corroding - not excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,079 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre chassis next to prop support bearing mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure infront of caliper (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure rear of caliper (3.6.B.3)

Fuel hose leaking feed hose to fuel rail on bulkhead (7.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules infront of caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre chassis next to prop support bearing mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 114,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 110,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 109,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake disc backing plates corroded and holed

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished/splitting

Pass 6 May 2011 106,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,649 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,060 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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H399 FBW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H399 FBW, 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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H399 FBW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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