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H967 BKE

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH967 BKE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 122,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 121,717 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,585 miles

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

Power steering assistance weak at idle

Pass 8 May 2013 116,693 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 114,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 114,121 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 110,525 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

can't see rea brake pads very well

play offside steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 106,452 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,852 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 101,852 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2008 97,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 92,884 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 92,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake pipe metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear pads getting low.

Pass 24 May 2006 86,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 83,153 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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H967 BKE is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H967 BKE, 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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H967 BKE is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 August 1990.

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