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H972 ONP

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,338 mi
Last recorded207,338 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 ONP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 207,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades rubbers starting to split

both rear springs corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2018 207,336 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades rubbers starting to split

both rear springs corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2017 206,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front spring corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear springs corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2016 204,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 203,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear springs deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear axle support bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2015 203,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear springs deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear axle support bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2014 202,581 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r main chassis member corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2013 201,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r tyre perishing.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 201,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r tyre perishing.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 200,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 197,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 194,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 193,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 192,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 109,284 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 190,282 miles

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

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
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

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H972 ONP is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H972 ONP, 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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H972 ONP is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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