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H439 LCS

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 LCS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor rusted

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 141,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor rusted

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,026 miles

Clutch slave cylnder leaking

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 140,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Clutch slave cylnder leaking

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deterated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deterated (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 135,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 131,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 126,463 miles

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

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

o/s rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 21 Sep 2012 126,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,314 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 124,314 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 122,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 113,930 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 113,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 108,297 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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H439 LCS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H439 LCS, 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 H439 LCS registered?

H439 LCS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H439 LCS safe to buy?

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