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H768 BBU

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,824 mi
Last recorded208,824 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH768 BBU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2021 208,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 207,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 206,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 205,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 204,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 203,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 202,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 201,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 200,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 199,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 198,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 197,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 195,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 193,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 192,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 188,396 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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H768 BBU is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H768 BBU, 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 H768 BBU registered?

H768 BBU is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H768 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H768 BBU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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