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H955 DPX

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,214 mi
Last recorded152,214 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 DPX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 152,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 151,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 151,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 151,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2018 151,284 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 151,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 151,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 151,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,580 miles

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 150,071 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 142,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center exahust slight blow at join

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

slight oil leak

slight play both front inner rack joints

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,888 miles

front and rear dics poor

oil leak

rear tyre geting low and peresheing

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s front inner rack joint

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

slight shock leak n/s rear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 127,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust down pipe is poor condition...front brakes show an im balance...n/s/f lower effort....

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 120,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear noted to front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 112,380 miles

Front exhaust pipe leaking very slightly under the heat sheilds...Sounds like the viscous cooling fan is engaged most of the time.

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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H955 DPX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H955 DPX, 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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H955 DPX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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