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H923 CTM

1990 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 240140,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH923 CTM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 134,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 133,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,826 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,152 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,699 miles

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

advise o,s,f, top mount stiff

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 90,389 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,637 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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H923 CTM is a 1990 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H923 CTM, 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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What year was H923 CTM registered?

H923 CTM is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 September 1990.

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