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ACG 101C

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACG 101C
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 158,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 157,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective O support ring broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction rod bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 157,399 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both brake calipers and disc guards corroding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 155,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 154,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,467 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 153,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside handbrake lower performance

Pass 17 Feb 2014 152,680 miles

one of two center silencer mountings missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 151,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 148,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 148,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 141,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 140,923 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plate lamps go out when brake lamps come on

slight inbalance on front brakes n/s/lower than o/s

Pass 26 Feb 2010 140,923 miles

number plate lamps go out when brake lamps come on

slight inbalance on front brakes n/s/lower than o/s

Fail 26 Mar 2009 140,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 140,760 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 140,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 140,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades have small split

rear number plate slightly faded

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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ACG 101C is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 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 ACG 101C, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACG 101C registered?

ACG 101C is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is ACG 101C safe to buy?

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