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J213 MLT

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,844 mi
Last recorded140,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 MLT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 140,844 miles

general corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,449 miles

general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,871 miles

All brake disc backplate corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,728 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,718 miles

Exhaust condition

General corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,004 miles

Engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2017 123,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 123,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 122,541 miles

Front number plate condition

General corrosion

Headlamp condition

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 29 Aug 2016 122,541 miles

Front number plate condition

General corrosion

Headlamp condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,047 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 86,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,204 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,204 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,591 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper torn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 118,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wiper torn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 112,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT WEAR TO BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP

WORN ANTI SLIP CLUTCH

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,911 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,889 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 60,871 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,167 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 59,167 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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J213 MLT is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 J213 MLT, 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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J213 MLT is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 March 1992.

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