MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : 240
Volvo 240
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1976 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1977 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1978 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1979 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1980 | 6 | 83.33% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1981 | 7 | 85.71% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1982 | 9 | 77.78% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
| 1983 | 18 | 77.78% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1984 | 34 | 61.76% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1985 | 22 | 68.18% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1986 | 41 | 65.85% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1987 | 63 | 74.6% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1988 | 137 | 62.04% | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. |
| 1989 | 207 | 61.84% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1990 | 185 | 63.78% | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. |
| 1991 | 120 | 67.5% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1992 | 184 | 68.48% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 1993 | 214 | 53.74% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1994 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1997 | 2 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2002 | 6 | 50% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2003 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 6 | 50% | Brake disc or drum significantly worn. |
| 2005 | 3 | 66.67% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2008 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 2013 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2014 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,288
Average Volvo 240 pass rate: 63.9%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 17% |
| 2 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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