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H879 HBA

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 HBA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 145,181 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 145,181 miles

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.

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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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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