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H235 LDU

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 LDU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,072 miles

Rear dif leak

genral under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 108,022 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear some general corrosion to some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,792 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,785 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,303 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 107,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 105,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 104,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,170 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 104,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,928 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,643 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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H235 LDU is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 H235 LDU, 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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H235 LDU is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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