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Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1991
61.1% pass rate
from 167 tests in 2021
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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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 9.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Springs
      • 0.60% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.60% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Chassis
      • 0.60% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.60% fail on Joints
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Rams (26 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal
    • 0.60% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.60% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks

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