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H601 LBW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 LBW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,807 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,807 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,715 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall split but not down to the canvass

Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall split but not down to the canvass

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,715 miles

reverse lights not working

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front h/lights reflectors starting to fade

slight water marks starting to appear in front and rear number plates

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,715 miles

reverse lights innop

slight play in n/s steering

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2005 81,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front h/lamp reflecters starting to fade

front number plate starting to fade and slightly damaged

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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H601 LBW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H601 LBW, 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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What year was H601 LBW registered?

H601 LBW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H601 LBW safe to buy?

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