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H670 BBB

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH670 BBB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 131,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 131,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2007 128,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 122,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H670 BBB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H670 BBB, 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 H670 BBB registered?

H670 BBB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H670 BBB safe to buy?

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