1991 VOLVO 2402.0L Petrol

The 2025‑10‑20 MOT at 147,036 miles records a failure for a non‑functional horn (section 7.7(a)) while all other test items passed, meaning the vehicle is presently not fully road‑legal despite passing the majority of checks. The maintenance record shows a stable trend: after the 2022‑10‑19 failure involving headlamp aim, reflector defects, bumper damage and brake imbalance, subsequent tests in 2023, 2024 and 2025 have resolved most of those issues, with only minor advisories such as the horn fault and occasional suspension or steering rack play. Mileage has risen steadily from 100,509 miles in June 2008 to 147,036 miles by October 2025, averaging about 4,200 miles per year, which is low for a 35‑year‑old Volvo 240 and suggests the car has been used lightly or kept idle for extended periods. The incremental increases between successive tests are modest, with no abrupt jumps that would indicate a sudden surge in usage or neglect. Recurring defects point to components that merit close inspection: persistent play in the steering rack inner joints and suspension arm pins/bushes, perishing rubber bushes on the front anti‑roll bar, and intermittent headlamp aim and reflector failures that have appeared in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The 2022 test also flagged rear bumper damage, sharp edges and an imbalanced rear brake setup, while the 2025 record confirms a functional horn issue, indicating that brake and suspension condition should be verified in person. A buyer should therefore examine the steering rack and suspension bushes for excessive movement, check the condition and alignment of the front and rear headlamps, inspect the rear bumper for cracks or missing sections, and assess the rear brake system for imbalance or worn components. Any signs of structural rust, especially around the chassis and wheel arches noted in earlier records, should also be confirmed before purchase.