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69 NJR

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,390 mi
Last recorded141,390 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 NJR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 141,390 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 141,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,014 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 138,007 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 137,528 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 136,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 134,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 131,817 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 129,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 128,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 128,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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69 NJR is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 69 NJR, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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69 NJR is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 69 NJR safe to buy?

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