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Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1988
56.1% pass rate
from 171 tests in 2021
(43% worse than other 1988 cars)
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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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.58% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.58% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 4.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Valves (28 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
    • 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Visibility (89% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.58% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.58% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.58% fail on Floor
    • 0.58% fail on Seats
      • 0.58% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.58% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Operation
      • 0.58% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Size/type
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates

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