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B11 NCW

1990 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NCW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 107,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,027 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper motor not working. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades worn torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 105,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 105,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet damaged

rear exhaust fouling bumper

Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet damaged

rear exhaust fouling bumper

Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,584 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 91,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,589 miles

front number plate faded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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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B11 NCW is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B11 NCW, 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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B11 NCW is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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