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H84 SYA

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,430 mi
Last recorded214,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH84 SYA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 214,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front scuttle panel corroded

rear bumper panel corroded

weldeding carried out to nearside front floor covered with sealer unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Mar 2016 214,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front scuttle panel corroded

rear bumper panel corroded

weldeding carried out to nearside front floor covered with sealer unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Mar 2015 201,275 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 201,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 197,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 193,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 193,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 187,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 187,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 179,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 179,999 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 173,236 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 173,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Clutch peddal rubber split

Engine oil leaks,

Fuel filler flap hindge broken

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to distort.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 167,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 164,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 161,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 158,923 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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H84 SYA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 H84 SYA, 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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H84 SYA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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