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H769 CHR

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

258,869 mi
Last recorded258,869 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 CHR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 258,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 246,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 233,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 233,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 229,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 223,643 miles

slight play at inner track rod ends both sides

some deterioration of rear upper torque reaction bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2005 209,251 miles

handbrake performance on 16% limit.

offside front flexi hoses starting to perish slightly.

offside front tyre low on edge.

rear silencer corroding.

slight wear in steering arms.

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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H769 CHR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H769 CHR, 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 H769 CHR registered?

H769 CHR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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