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J103 VFL

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 VFL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 143,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 142,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 141,234 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 138,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 134,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 126,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 122,847 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 122,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 113,757 miles

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

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 VFL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

J103 VFL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J103 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 VFL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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