Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1992
63.6% pass rate
from 225 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.89% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.44% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Axles
      • 0.44% fail on Axle
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Pipe
      • 0.44% fail on Hose
      • 0.44% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.89% fail on Other body component
      • 0.44% fail on Body condition
      • 0.44% fail on Panel
    • 0.89% fail on Doors
      • 0.89% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.89% fail on Door condition
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
    • 0.89% fail on Seats
      • 0.89% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.44% fail on Towbar
      • 0.44% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.44% fail on Load security
      • 0.44% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.44% fail on Floor
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Washers
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.89% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.89% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.44% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.44% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.89% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.44% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
      • 0.44% fail on Rams
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
    • 0.89% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.89% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.89% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.89% fail on Attachment

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