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H883 GTW

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

223,155 mi
Last recorded223,155 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 GTW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2024 223,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 220,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in rack joints x2 (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 214,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 207,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 202,837 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 196,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 187,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 180,200 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 180,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 171,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 160,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 150,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 140,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 140,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 130,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 110,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 98,819 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,153 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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H883 GTW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H883 GTW, 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 H883 GTW registered?

H883 GTW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H883 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H883 GTW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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