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H541 JLA

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 JLA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 117,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 169,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 169,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front screen has chips

near side tyear wearing from outter age

Pass 10 Oct 2007 162,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 162,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 156,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 156,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pad ;linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link top bushes cracked & perished.

nearside & offside outer front brake flex hose started to crack & perished.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 149,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 149,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bulge in offside rear tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rear trackrod end

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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H541 JLA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H541 JLA, 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 H541 JLA registered?

H541 JLA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H541 JLA safe to buy?

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