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H103 VVF

1991 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,211 mi
Last recorded131,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 VVF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 131,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 126,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,725 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 123,725 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2022 119,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 119,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 118,773 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 118,078 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 117,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 116,068 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 114,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 113,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 113,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 111,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 109,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 107,834 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 105,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 104,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 104,580 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 102,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 101,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 99,688 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 99,688 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H103 VVF is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H103 VVF, 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 H103 VVF registered?

H103 VVF is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 December 1991.

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