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H854 GPB

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,436 mi
Last recorded112,436 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH854 GPB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 112,436 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

front number plate damaged

front washers poor

n/s/f side light inop

o/s/r door difficult to open

o/s/r window smashed

Fail 3 May 2011 112,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heat shield broken

front number plate damaged

front washers poor

n/s/f side light inop

o/s/r door difficult to open

o/s/r window smashed

Pass 12 Jan 2010 110,588 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,579 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,719 miles

win dscreen chipped. slight blow from exhaust.

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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H854 GPB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H854 GPB, 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 H854 GPB registered?

H854 GPB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H854 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H854 GPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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