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H58 GKR

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,914 mi
Last recorded155,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH58 GKR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 155,914 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 155,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 144,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 144,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 139,222 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 139,222 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 134,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H58 GKR is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 H58 GKR, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H58 GKR registered?

H58 GKR is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is H58 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H58 GKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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