Volvo 240
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 2,413 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
2,413
Best Year
1991 (78%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Volvo 240?
Volvo 240 by Year
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About the Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 has been tested 2,413 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 400 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 68%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older VOLVO 240s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 8 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 145,885 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 156,771 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the 240 is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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