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H757 NSF

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH757 NSF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,774 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,744 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded rear panel holed and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,744 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded rear panel holed and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

rear panel corroded and holed

slight play in both rack ball ends

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 101,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,626 miles

LAMP WARNING ON AT DASH ON BRAKE APPLICATION

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NO PLATE LAMPS DIM NOTE TAPE PRESENT

TAPE PRESENT AT N/S/R TAIL LAMP

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 92,262 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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H757 NSF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H757 NSF, 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 H757 NSF registered?

H757 NSF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H757 NSF safe to buy?

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