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J248 LGV

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,171 mi
Last recorded167,171 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 LGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 167,171 miles

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

head lamp reflectors to fade

Fail 6 Aug 2008 166,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

head lamp reflectors started to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2007 164,669 miles

head lamp reflectors started to fade †front inner antiroll bar bushes started to wear †minor exhaust leak at rear †exhaust system started to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2006 161,358 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 161,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner antiroll bar bushes started to wear †o/s/r tyre wearing thin †small cracks in front brake hoses †slight exhaust leak in rear box

Pass 19 Aug 2005 156,385 miles

front disc pads appear to be thin †n/s/f tyre near limit

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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J248 LGV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J248 LGV, 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 J248 LGV registered?

J248 LGV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J248 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J248 LGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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