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H52 KJC

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,456 mi
Last recorded85,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 KJC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 85,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged hole for pad securing pin damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords and substantial deterioration in tread. strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords and substantial deterioration in tread. strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,707 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,693 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 73,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,700 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 68,695 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,658 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

substantial movement in engine. No faults with engine mountings

various sections of under side of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

substantial movement in engine, no faults found with engine mountings

various sections of under vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,268 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,267 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,207 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,972 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,558 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to o/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,941 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,939 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,744 miles

attention required to off side rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,826 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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H52 KJC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H52 KJC, 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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H52 KJC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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