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H990 PAJ

1993 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,881 mi
Last recorded145,881 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH990 PAJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 145,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 141,978 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear axle

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Aug 2008 138,250 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

o/s/beam img slightly blured

rear number plate slightly deteriourated

Fail 30 Jul 2008 138,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

o/s/beam img slightly blured

rear number plate slightly deteriourated

Pass 30 Jul 2007 133,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 133,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 130,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 130,043 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 126,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H990 PAJ is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 H990 PAJ, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H990 PAJ registered?

H990 PAJ is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 June 1993.

Is H990 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H990 PAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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