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H104 WGH

1991 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,922 mi
Last recorded230,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 240137,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH104 WGH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 230,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 222,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 213,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 213,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 209,628 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre getting perished and damaged

O/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 209,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner chassis rail (X2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 204,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 193,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 193,661 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 184,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,040 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2015 181,040 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 177,326 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perrished

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2014 177,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perrished

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2013 173,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 170,461 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 168,135 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 164,286 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front side lamp lense cracked.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight free play in both front hubs.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 159,419 miles

bonnett pull stiff to operate

cat collasped and rattleing

corrosion showing in rear of o/s sill

crack in n/s/f side light

front brake hoses showing surface surface cracks

front pads wearing low

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil misting n/s/r shocker

rear reaction rod bushes worn o/ and n/s

tailgate struts weak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 159,419 miles

tailgate struts weak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

bonnett pull stiff to operate

cat collasped and rattleing

corrosion showing in rear of o/s sill

crack in n/s/f side light

front brake hoses showing surface surface cracks

front pads wearing low

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil misting n/s/r shocker

rear reaction rod bushes worn o/ and n/s

Pass 31 Dec 2008 155,685 miles

cat has collasped inside

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front seat back fixings showing wear

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

rear seat back no operating handle seat locked upright

rear suspension anti-tramp bar bushes all split

rear swinging arm bushes showing splits and wear

surface corrosion showing on rear o/s sill

surface cracks showing in front brake hoses

surface cracks showing in tyre and tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Dec 2008 155,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

cat has collasped inside

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front seat back fixings showing wear

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

rear seat back no operating handle seat locked upright

rear suspension anti-tramp bar bushes all split

rear swinging arm bushes showing splits and wear

surface corrosion showing on rear o/s sill

surface cracks showing in front brake hoses

surface cracks showing in tyre and tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2008 152,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Small rust patches near side and offside rear door sills

Pass 3 Jan 2008 152,723 miles

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

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

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

Small rust patches near side and offside rear door sills

Pass 6 Nov 2006 147,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 147,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 139,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 139,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H104 WGH is a 1991 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H104 WGH, 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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H104 WGH is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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