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J133 JYS

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,315 mi
Last recorded181,315 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 JYS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 181,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 180,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 178,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 177,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 174,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 173,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 173,974 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 173,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 173,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 172,451 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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J133 JYS is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc 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 J133 JYS, 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 J133 JYS registered?

J133 JYS is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J133 JYS safe to buy?

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