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J145 DWT

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,068 mi
Last recorded220,068 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 DWT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 220,068 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underbody of vehicle and suspension components heavily covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2025 220,025 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 218,586 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 218,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 218,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 217,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 217,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 217,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 216,705 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 216,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded and holed in various places

Pass 25 Oct 2019 215,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 209,712 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 209,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 202,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 197,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 191,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 184,847 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 184,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,510 miles

nearside and offside rear spring mounts showing signs of corrosion

rear gearbox subframe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 177,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear spring mounts showing signs of corrosion

rear gearbox subframe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 163,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 149,234 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamp reflectors tarnished and output low

nearside rack boot end broken away

play in offside rack bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2011 148,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamp reflectors tarnished and output low

nearside rack boot end broken away

play in offside rack bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2010 135,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 135,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 118,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 116,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 113,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 109,717 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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J145 DWT is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J145 DWT, 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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J145 DWT is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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