MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Adviseries as per original MOT test No 890440786138
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for H489 JVW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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