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H489 JVW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 JVW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,046 miles

headlamp reflectors in very poor condition,advise replacement

imbalance of 35% between rear brakes

nearside steering rack leaking

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Fail 14 Jul 2008 98,037 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp reflectors in very poor condition,advise replacement

imbalance of 35% between rear brakes

nearside steering rack leaking

offside front driving light not working

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,545 miles

adviseries as per original mot test

my quality controller has assured me that the fixing of the nearside front suspension bush with a self tapping screw is acceptable

Fail 3 Jul 2007 94,545 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp reflecters in poor condition,light output reduced

offside rear suspension bush starting to break up

Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,527 miles

Adviseries as per original MOT test No 890440786138

Fail 29 Jun 2006 90,527 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Advise bolt missing from nearside gearbox support cross member

Advise offside front sidelight lens cracked

Advise offside wiper taped to arm

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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H489 JVW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H489 JVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H489 JVW registered?

H489 JVW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H489 JVW safe to buy?

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