MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,181 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bump stop missing
clutch slave cylinder leaking
front flex pipes slightly perished
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
bump stop missing o/s rear
clutch slave cylinder leaking †
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H879 HBA is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H879 HBA, 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 H879 HBA registered?
H879 HBA is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 August 1990.
Is H879 HBA safe to buy?
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