Volvo 240 MOT data by year
The Volvo 240 appears in 8,665 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2020. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 74.0%.
8,665
MOT tests analysed
74.0%
Pass rate
26.1%
Fail rate
1980–2020
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 940 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 1,254 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 1,433 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.5% | 823 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.1% | 790 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 666 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.2% | 624 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 495 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.9% | 336 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.2% | 275 |
Methodology & source. Based on 8,665 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.