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J210 UAV

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 UAV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,356 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,851 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,361 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 72,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 71,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,969 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,561 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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J210 UAV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J210 UAV, 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 J210 UAV registered?

J210 UAV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 February 1992.

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