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H503 KOP

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,877 mi
Last recorded180,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 KOP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 180,877 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 180,876 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 174,978 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 155,260 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 155,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres getting low

Front brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2008 135,425 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 135,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt caught in rear seat

rear differential has major oil leak

various bodywork damage

Pass 11 Jan 2007 116,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 105,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H503 KOP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H503 KOP, 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 H503 KOP registered?

H503 KOP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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