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H640 OSF

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,933 mi
Last recorded186,933 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 OSF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 186,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 186,755 miles

Gearbox X member has corrosion

Underside has general age related corrosion to various area & suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 186,417 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2020 186,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 184,774 miles

Gearbox X member has general corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2019 184,774 miles

Gearbox X member has general corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure pinch bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 183,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake discs backing plates corroded

handbrake only just meets required performance percentage. adjustment or repair adviced

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 183,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake discs backing plates corroded

handbrake only just meets required performance percentage. adjustment or repair adviced

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 183,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 180,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 180,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 179,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all suspension arms becoming weak through corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 176,722 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 176,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 175,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 173,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 173,488 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 171,167 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 166,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 156,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 146,432 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 135,312 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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H640 OSF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H640 OSF, 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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H640 OSF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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