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H542 UFR

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,712 mi
Last recorded133,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 UFR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 133,712 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 125,980 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 121,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 121,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 121,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s fr wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 121,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 121,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

towbar in tired condition /no build data

Pass 28 May 2012 121,540 miles

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

towbar in tired condition /no build data

Pass 27 May 2011 121,535 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 121,525 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST FAULING BODY ADVISE HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED BADLY RECOMEND REAR NO PLATE

Pass 17 May 2010 121,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 121,483 miles

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

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

PEDAL RUBBERS WORN,OS FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Pass 27 May 2009 121,196 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 121,184 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

OS FRONT BINDING

REAR NO PLATE

Pass 13 May 2008 121,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 121,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 120,450 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 120,450 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2006 119,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 119,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H542 UFR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H542 UFR, 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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H542 UFR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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