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A22 DFY

1990 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,474 mi
Last recorded130,474 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DFY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,165 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,993 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 108,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 102,039 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,819 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 100,816 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,528 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,456 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 99,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,371 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,786 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust joints

slight play in steering column

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,891 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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A22 DFY is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 36 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A22 DFY registered?

A22 DFY is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is A22 DFY safe to buy?

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