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J288 OFV

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,947 mi
Last recorded235,947 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 OFV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 235,947 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2022 235,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 233,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 233,143 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 229,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 229,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wing to wheel arch joint has corroded through

Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack pinion has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 227,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 227,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of outer sill (marked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 226,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 225,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 220,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 211,926 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 201,973 miles

nearside sill and rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 193,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 182,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 171,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 159,842 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 147,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 147,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J288 OFV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J288 OFV, 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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J288 OFV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J288 OFV safe to buy?

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