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H789 DDX

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 DDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 134,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 134,223 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 131,741 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 131,741 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Jan 2009 12,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2008 127,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 127,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,398 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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H789 DDX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H789 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 H789 DDX registered?

H789 DDX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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