Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1990
58.7% pass rate
from 201 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 1990 cars)
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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Visibility (83% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Washers (92% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.00% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.00% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Chassis
      • 1.00% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Cabs
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.50% fail on Valves
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.00% fail on Condition
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.50% fail on Speedometer

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