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H208 XYW

1991 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 XYW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,801 miles

Rear tyres aged (11 years)

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres aged (11 years)

Pass 31 May 2018 89,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 89,040 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 83,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,122 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,057 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,057 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,249 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,950 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,765 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,765 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,261 miles

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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H208 XYW is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H208 XYW, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H208 XYW registered?

H208 XYW is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H208 XYW safe to buy?

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