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H954 HFC

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH954 HFC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,827 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of play in steering rack

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both headlamps reflectors dim

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal rubber split

rust ocurring nearside front floor area

rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing

small split brake pedal rubber

Fail 31 May 2012 109,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of play in steering rack

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both headlamps reflectors dim

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal rubber split

rust ocurring nearside front floor area

rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing

small split brake pedal rubber

Pass 17 May 2011 109,812 miles

bit less braking effort to offside rear footbrake

bit of braking imbalance to front footbrakes

both front brake discs outer faces some rusting

both front headlamp reflectors dull

both front lower suspension arms rusting

both rear bump stops missing

both rear suspension shock absorbers damp

clutch and brake pedal rubbers split

exhaust system rusty

front number plate some damage

nearside front lower suspension balljoint boot split

nearside rear body panel dented

nearside rear suspension radius arm rear large bush seperating

offside rear suspension tie bar front bush seperating

rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing by shock absorber fixing

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing by shock absorber fixing

rust ocurring rear of nearside outer sill

some play in steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 May 2011 109,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bit less braking effort to offside rear footbrake

bit of braking imbalance to front footbrakes

both front brake discs outer faces some rusting

both front headlamp reflectors dull

both front lower suspension arms rusting

both rear bump stops missing

both rear suspension shock absorbers damp

clutch and brake pedal rubbers split

exhaust system rusty

front number plate some damage

nearside front lower suspension balljoint boot split

nearside rear body panel dented

nearside rear suspension radius arm rear large bush seperating

offside rear suspension tie bar front bush seperating

radiator leaking

rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing by shock absorber fixing

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing by shock absorber fixing

rust ocurring rear of nearside outer sill

some play in steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2009 109,791 miles

185/70x14 tyres on front; 185/80x14 tyres on rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear rebound stops missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 109,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

185/70x14 tyres on front; 185/80x14 tyres on rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,980 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

Emissions light on

Rear axle top arm bushes starting to seperate

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Rust atarting rear sills amd nearside rear inner arch

Fail 8 Dec 2008 108,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Different size tyres front to rear

Emissions light on

Rear axle top arm bushes starting to seperate

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Rust atarting rear sills amd nearside rear inner arch

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,261 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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H954 HFC is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H954 HFC, 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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H954 HFC is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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