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H595 TGN

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH595 TGN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 149,232 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 149,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 141,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 129,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 129,148 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,577 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 8 Nov 2007 110,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 110,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,365 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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H595 TGN is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H595 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H595 TGN registered?

H595 TGN is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H595 TGN safe to buy?

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