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J247 TOP

1992 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,520 mi
Last recorded214,520 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 TOP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 214,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 214,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 213,594 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion in boot slam panel

some corrosion in both side rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Nov 2021 207,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 m.m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 m.m (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 199,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 187,037 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

some corrosion in nearside outer sill (rear section)

some corrosion nearside inner sill panel (rear jacking point)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 147,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 147,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,364 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 136,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,162 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension short tie rod bushes worn.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight to moderate play in front anti roll bar to body bushes.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 130,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine oil leak from top of engine.

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

Front anti roll bar bushes badly worn.

Front exhaust mount corroded but exhaust secure.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear axle trailing arm bushes badly worn.

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear number plate numbers faded.

Slight exhaust leak from rear.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,993 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounting bushes perishing.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar to body bushes.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,602 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside headlamp reflectors discolouring.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar to body bushes.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,927 miles

Both front seats slightly loose

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

Slight play on both front track rod ball joints

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Some parts of exhaust had small leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 102,043 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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J247 TOP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J247 TOP, 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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J247 TOP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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