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H960 GPK

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,246 mi
Last recorded153,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH960 GPK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 153,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 153,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 153,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 153,246 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose bonnet hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 153,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside bonnet hinge broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective border above some letters damaged (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 152,359 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 152,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mount to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mount to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,676 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,080 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear gearbox mount bent

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,080 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear gearbox mount bent

Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet does not stay in upright position

surface corrosion on some front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Apr 2016 140,448 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seatbelts not checked (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet does not stay in upright position

surface corrosion on some front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,589 miles

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

advise front lower arm bushes deteriorated

advise warning lamps on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,370 miles

advise both front lower arms suspension bushes deteriorated

advise both rear tyres starting to wear low

advise exhaust middle box minor leak of gases

advise play in both front track rod ends

advise unable to check rear brake pads

advise warning lamps on dash

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise warning lamp on dash

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,348 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,506 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 114,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,907 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front top mountin rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 89,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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H960 GPK is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H960 GPK, 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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H960 GPK is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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