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H415 BBP

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,449 mi
Last recorded108,449 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH415 BBP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,449 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s anti roll bar rubbers perished but no movement

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 103,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s outer anti roll bar bushes perished but no movement

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light lens damaged

Rear corrosion on rear sills at very rear both n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,862 miles

all tyres cracked & perished

n/s/r reverse light damaged

rear pads getting low

washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,554 miles

all tyres perished with age

both rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

front n/s headlight slightly dull in operation

front number plate worn

rear brake pads approx 4mm

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,380 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

nearside tail lamp lens broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

nearside tail lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,721 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 98,721 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,739 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 97,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,534 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 97,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres excessively perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,096 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 95,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,671 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 93,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 90,402 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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H415 BBP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H415 BBP, 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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H415 BBP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 August 1990.

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