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H954 WMB

1990 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,417 mi
Last recorded210,417 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH954 WMB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 210,417 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 207,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 205,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 205,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 204,667 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 204,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 201,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 201,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WMB is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMB, 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 H954 WMB registered?

H954 WMB is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H954 WMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H954 WMB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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