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H87 UGF

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH87 UGF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 130,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front sidelamp damaged and taped

rear pannel corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,696 miles

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

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriated

nearside front indercator lense repaired by tape

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight exhaust blow centre box join

Fail 10 Nov 2012 120,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriated

nearside front indercator lense repaired by tape

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 12 Nov 2011 109,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake flexi pipes have very slight cracking

front no plate could be better

n/s/r shock shroud rubber deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly stepping

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,962 miles

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

all brake flexi pipes have very slight cracking

front no plate could be better

n/s/r shock shroud rubber deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly stepping

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 90,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 85,979 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 85,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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H87 UGF is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H87 UGF, 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 H87 UGF registered?

H87 UGF is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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