Volvo 240 SE (1992)
1992 Volvo 240 SE
CarHunch is tracking 352 1992 Volvo 240 SE vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1992 Volvo 240 SE is a reliability concern: only 40% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants show a 0% pass rate in this cohort. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is a genuine positive, but the combination of widespread first-time failures and zero successful petrol passes suggests these cars are arriving at test in poor condition.
At nearly 97,000 miles on average, these are genuinely worn cars, yet the zero failures and advisories per vehicle statistic is unusual and likely reflects either data anomalies or severe pre-selection bias in what vehicles made it to test. If you're considering one, budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection and expect significant work needed to make it MOT-ready.
We have 352 1992 Volvo 240 SE vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Volvo 240 SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 348 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
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