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H137 FRT

1991 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,385 mi
Last recorded86,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 FRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,385 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

batery insacure

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,769 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 81,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 158,946 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 155,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 153,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 153,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H137 FRT is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H137 FRT, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H137 FRT registered?

H137 FRT is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H137 FRT safe to buy?

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