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L124 MYB

1994 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,821 mi
Last recorded34,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 MYB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 34,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 34,821 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,821 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre outer sidewalls cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,571 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 33,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 12,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,829 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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L124 MYB is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 151,602 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 L124 MYB, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L124 MYB registered?

L124 MYB is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L124 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L124 MYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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