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H721 DDX

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,754 mi
Last recorded117,754 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH721 DDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 114,359 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 114,359 miles

non obligatory mirror 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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H721 DDX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H721 DDX, 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 H721 DDX registered?

H721 DDX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H721 DDX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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