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H877 GLF

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH877 GLF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

ADVICE BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED.

ADVICE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCES CORRODED.

ADVICE STEERING RACK NEAR SIDE ROD INNER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,471 miles

ADVICE BOTHG FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

ADVICE ON CO LEAN.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 95,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVICE BOTHG FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

ADVICE ON CO LEAN.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 91,275 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 87,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,718 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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H877 GLF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H877 GLF, 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 H877 GLF registered?

H877 GLF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 December 1990.

Is H877 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H877 GLF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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