MOT reliability
Volvo 242 gt
3 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volvo 242 gt vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 242 gt has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 276,309 miles.
3
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 242 gt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 242 gt MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Visibility7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Volvo 242 gt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Volvo 242 gt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 242 gt MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Hazard warning lights faulty (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Slight play steering knucle (1 times)
Volvo 242 gt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 320,097 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 185,414 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 323,418 |
Volvo 242 gt reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volvo 242 gt vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 242 gt MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volvo 242 gt in our data has covered around
276,309 miles.
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