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H436 UGC

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,399 mi
Last recorded136,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 UGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2011 136,399 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear axle/diff bush slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 111,914 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 107,305 miles

ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY †ADV PLAY IN REAR WHEREL BEARINGS †ADV SMALL STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

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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H436 UGC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H436 UGC, 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 H436 UGC registered?

H436 UGC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H436 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H436 UGC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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