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J167 GKH

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 GKH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 129,279 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 129,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,811 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,469 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch stiff in operation

corrosion to nearside rear outer cill

Pass 28 Oct 2009 114,170 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch stiff in operation

Fail 27 Oct 2009 114,164 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch stiff in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch very stiff in operation

Pass 10 Oct 2007 113,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 113,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 112,900 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

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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J167 GKH is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J167 GKH, 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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J167 GKH is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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