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H139 CST

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 CST
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,843 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 81,843 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,771 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,687 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front coil springs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,444 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front coil springs corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,535 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear brake disc backing plates deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads getting low

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

both front suspension arm bushes cracked and perished

underside of car has been undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,784 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front brake discs backing plates excessively corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,273 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front section deterioated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,269 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front section deterioated

slight bind from n/s/f & rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 28,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 28,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H139 CST is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H139 CST, 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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H139 CST is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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