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H24 OGL

1991 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 OGL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 141,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,655 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 141,651 miles

rubber hanger missing

Fail 31 May 2011 141,648 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 141,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 141,637 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 141,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 141,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Fail 27 May 2008 141,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 30 May 2007 141,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to front floorpan (nearside), not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2006 141,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 141,302 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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H24 OGL is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H24 OGL, 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 H24 OGL registered?

H24 OGL is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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