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H771 GEC

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,761 mi
Last recorded186,761 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 GEC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 186,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

nearside rear brake lazy

rear brake backplates getting corroded (inboard shoes fitted)

some corrosion nearside rear outer sill

some play steering column universal joints

Pass 5 May 2023 183,713 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills getting corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 177,555 miles

some corrosion rear inner arches

Pass 7 May 2021 170,177 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

power steering rack weeping

small hole nearside rear undersill

Pass 11 May 2020 164,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 132,897 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 132,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,930 miles

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

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 126,174 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 124,704 miles

surface rust on both floors and o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,319 miles

surface rust on both floors and o/s/rwheel arch

Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 119,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 119,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 115,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H771 GEC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H771 GEC, 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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H771 GEC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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