MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
electric fuel pump is noisey
high level stop lamp is taped over
electric fuel pump is noisey
high level stop lamp is taped over
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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H542 AAV is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H542 AAV, 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 H542 AAV registered?
H542 AAV is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 August 1990.
Is H542 AAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H542 AAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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