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C9 LEG

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,240 mi
Last recorded77,240 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LEG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI-SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 77,240 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking By fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI-SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI- SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,135 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI-SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,072 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,589 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,554 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,121 miles

slight noise on o/s front wheel bearing

washers could be improved

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL FOUR FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN AND PEDAL IS SOFT

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST PIPES CORRODED

SPARE TYRE TREAD WORN

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,693 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,516 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 67,516 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,294 miles

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

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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C9 LEG is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C9 LEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 LEG registered?

C9 LEG is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is C9 LEG safe to buy?

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