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C10 AWR

1990 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 AWR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 116,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake dustshields corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer jets require adjustment

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake dustshields corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer jets require adjustment

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 110,383 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 110,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2014 99,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,515 miles

windscreen chipped/cracked o/s/f lower corner

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,567 miles

corrosion blister starting to o/s/r sill

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,046 miles

both front wishbones back bushes starting to sepertate

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge - on legal limit

offside rear brake anti rattle plate missing

very slight perishing to front brake hoses

very slight steering rack play

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,964 miles

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill and nearside front outer sill

slight perishing to front brake hoses

slight play nearside and offside steering rack/rods

windscreen cracked offside lower corner

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,034 miles

rear axle bushes heavily worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,034 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear axle bushes heavily worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,047 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

exhaust system corroded - axle pipe v.weak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,493 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 69,457 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C10 AWR is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C10 AWR, 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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C10 AWR is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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