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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end and inner sill plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail one of the two chaffed to cord (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end and inner sill plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside brake hose attachement bracket broken hoses chaffing against antiroll bar
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch pipes and fexi hoses detached plus rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
light corrosion on nearside floor
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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors getting discoloured
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/r tyre 3.00mm o/s/r tyre 2.00mm
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/r tyre 3.00mm o/s/r tyre 2.00mm
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front exhaust mount missing
rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded advise replace
rear suspension lower trailing arm rear bushes worn advise replace
Chip in offside of windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front ball joint gaiter perished
Nearside front top shock mount has some play
Offside rear tyre valve perished
Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Chip in offside of windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front ball joint gaiter perished
Nearside front top shock mount has some play
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear tyre valve perished
Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advised nsf bottom ball joint dust cover perished
advised slight exhust blow
advised front hoes perished
advised nsf bottom ball joint dust cover perished
advised slight play both front hub bearings
advised front brake hoes perished
advised front pads very low
advised nsf road wheel slight bend
advised osf top shock mount noisey
advised osf tyre getting low tread
advised slight play rack end ns
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advised front brake hoes perished
advised nsf road wheel slight bend
advised osf top shock mount noisey
advised osf tyre getting low tread
advised slight play rack end ns
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Both rear lamp len's cracked but not showing white light to the rear
Front and rear number plates
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Both rear lamp len's cracked but not showing white light to the rear
Front and rear number plates
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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H590 PEX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 H590 PEX, 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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H590 PEX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 August 1990.
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