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H81 UGF

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,749 mi
Last recorded148,749 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 UGF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,749 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central stop lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 145,629 miles

Central exhaust rubber hanger is splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer switch is awkward to use

Fail 31 Jan 2022 145,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust rubber hanger is splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer switch is awkward to use

Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, many areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroding around the top mounts

steering rack play in inner joints both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2021 140,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, many areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroding around the top mounts

steering rack play in inner joints both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting pipe between centre and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroding around the top mountings

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades splitting at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroding at the top end around the mounting bush

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,586 miles

centre exhaust silencer,r/h mounting rubber missing

temporary repair to the o/s mirror glass mounting

Fail 2 Feb 2018 125,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre exhaust silencer,r/h mounting rubber missing

temporary repair to the o/s mirror glass mounting

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,359 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section

o/s door mirror temporary repair to the glass mounting

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded through (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section

o/s door mirror temporary repair to the glass mounting

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,447 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket,missing

o/s/f door,check strap broken

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

tempopary repair to the o/s mirror glass mounting

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section,o/s/f low on the inner

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section,o/s/f low on the inner

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,155 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,824 miles

exhaust pipe going into the rear silencer,corroding and leaking

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust pipe going into the rear silencer,corroding and leaking

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,902 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2010 83,810 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f door check strap broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,887 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 70,281 miles

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

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

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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H81 UGF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H81 UGF, 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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H81 UGF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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