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H145 HLA

1991 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,688 mi
Last recorded133,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 HLA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on the rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 131,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on the rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,563 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play in universal steering joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view heavy scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,812 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 105,656 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 98,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 92,413 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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H145 HLA is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H145 HLA, 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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H145 HLA is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H145 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H145 HLA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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