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H651 HDD

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,695 mi
Last recorded140,695 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH651 HDD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 139,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 139,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 136,480 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,890 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 134,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 133,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 133,640 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 132,623 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 131,702 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 130,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 130,779 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 122,099 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack & pinion (n/side)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack & pinion (n/side)

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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H651 HDD is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H651 HDD, 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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H651 HDD is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 December 1990.

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