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Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1989
63.0% pass rate
from 262 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 1989 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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.76% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Springs
      • 0.76% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.76% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.38% fail on Axle
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.76% fail on Pipe
    • 0.76% fail on Body
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component
    • 0.76% fail on Floor
    • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Pump
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
    • 0.38% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Requirements
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.38% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.38% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Condition

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