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J103 VAX

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 VAX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,527 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 143,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,921 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,921 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 130,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 126,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 116,049 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,417 miles

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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J103 VAX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J103 VAX, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J103 VAX registered?

J103 VAX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J103 VAX safe to buy?

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