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H492 FGS

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 FGS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 78,091 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,367 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,367 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,030 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,771 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,165 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,312 miles

NO PLATES LIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN YOU LIFT TAILGATE,WORN THROUGH WIRING IN HINGES.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,504 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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H492 FGS is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H492 FGS, 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 H492 FGS registered?

H492 FGS is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H492 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H492 FGS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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