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B20 GLT

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GLT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 109,010 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,010 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,453 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,812 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,689 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,979 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 105,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,994 miles

front tyres slightly perished/cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Jul 2018 101,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres slightly perished/cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,171 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 101,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,098 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear sill.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside headlamp glass holed.

Offside rear tyre 2.75mm.

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

Rear axle bushes worn.

Removed broken under tray.

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion to nearside rear sill.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside headlamp glass holed.

Offside rear tyre 2.75mm.

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

Rear axle bushes worn.

Removed broken under tray.

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,752 miles

Both rear brakes binding and discs rusted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play to offside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,752 miles

Both rear brakes binding and discs rusted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play to offside of steering rack.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,452 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 71,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,721 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

windscreen wipers only work on one speed

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,721 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

windscreen wipers only work on one speed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B20 GLT is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 B20 GLT, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B20 GLT is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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