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H166 HUR

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 HUR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 129,544 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 129,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust system corroded with minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 124,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working front windscreen wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust system corroded and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 119,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 111,535 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Weep from engine and diff

Fail 11 May 2023 111,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush in axle which spring cup mounts to (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush in axle which spring cup mounts to (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Weep from engine and diff

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

hole in nearside floor not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,070 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,468 miles

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

chip in n/s headlamp(not affecting beam)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,803 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 103,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 103,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,929 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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H166 HUR is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H166 HUR, 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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H166 HUR is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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