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H63 AFD

1990 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,727 mi
Last recorded165,727 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 AFD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 165,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 165,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,727 miles

offside rear outer door sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 165,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear outer door sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 165,182 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 164,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,092 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 158,736 miles

All front brake hoses deteriorated close to legal limit.

Exhaust system deteriorated close to legal limit.

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage outside zone A.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 156,293 miles

Both front brake back plates deteriorated close to limit.

Both front tyres worn close to limits.

Centre exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn close to limit.

Steering rack has slight play in inner joints.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 156,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Both front brake back plates deteriorated close to limit.

Centre exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn close to limit.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack has slight play in inner joints.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 153,642 miles

(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 153,642 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 150,597 miles

(3) Window screen craked close to limit.

(5) Both No plates deteriorated slightly.

(6) Front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 150,597 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

(3) Window screen craked close to limit.

(5) Both No plates deteriorated slightly.

(6) Front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 148,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 148,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 146,995 miles

(5) Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 146,995 miles

(5) Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 144,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 144,902 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H63 AFD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H63 AFD, 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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H63 AFD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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