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H590 PEX

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

228,684 mi
Last recorded228,684 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 PEX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 228,684 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 228,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 225,592 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 214,890 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 214,882 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 202,687 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 202,687 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 191,322 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 191,321 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 182,588 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 173,033 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 173,033 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 162,762 miles

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

o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors getting discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 151,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 133,385 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 133,385 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,288 miles

advised nsf bottom ball joint dust cover perished

advised slight exhust blow

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,499 miles

advised front hoes perished

advised nsf bottom ball joint dust cover perished

advised slight play both front hub bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 100,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,332 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,129 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,129 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,434 miles

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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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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