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Volvo 240 MOT Results

Registered in 1993
54.1% pass rate
from 266 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 1993 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 240 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.75% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.75% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.9% fail on Suspension arm (10 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Springs
      • 0.75% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.38% fail on Mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (86% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.75% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (14 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.75% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.75% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.38% fail on Leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
    • 1.5% fail on Engine mounting (12 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Engine mounting condition (17 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 1.5% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Panel
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.75% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
    • 0.38% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.38% fail on Speedometer

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