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H565 WCH

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,609 mi
Last recorded134,609 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 WCH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 134,201 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,539 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,024 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 133,024 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of rear shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Backplate corroded

Offside Front Backplate corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,657 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front lower wing rotton

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear diff has small oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 130,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,180 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 126,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 126,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,203 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,895 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,888 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to rear of nearside outer sill but not considered excessive

corrosion to rear of offside outer sill but not considered excessive

few minor stone chips within zone 'A' of windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2011 119,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to rear of nearside outer sill but not considered excessive

corrosion to rear of offside outer sill but not considered excessive

few minor stone chips within zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both headlamps not in a clean condition slightly affecting beam image

both nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

both offside front brake hoses slightly perished

differential oil leak (rear)

exhaust front pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gases

slight corrosion to nearside rear vehicle body close to nearside rear shock absorber top mounting

slight corrosion to vehicle body close to offside rear shock absorber top mounting

slight movement in tailgate when in closed position - but still locks, and closes securely

Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 112,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 112,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,519 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 109,509 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H565 WCH is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 H565 WCH, 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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H565 WCH is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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