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H592 DBJ

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,485 mi
Last recorded211,485 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH592 DBJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 211,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

offside rear axle/suspension bush poor

offside rear outer sill at end rusty

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2012 211,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

offside rear axle/suspension bush poor

offside rear outer sill at end rusty

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2011 201,517 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 194,574 miles

engine oil leak

nsf seat insecure

osf seat insecure

rear number plate discoloured

windscreen discoloured

Fail 21 Jan 2010 194,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine oil leak

nsf seat insecure

osf seat insecure

rear number plate discoloured

windscreen discoloured

Pass 21 Jan 2009 189,677 miles

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear tyre walls cracking

rust on offside front chassis

Fail 20 Jan 2009 189,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear tyre walls cracking

rust on offside front chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2008 184,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 176,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 176,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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H592 DBJ is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H592 DBJ, 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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H592 DBJ is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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