MOT Status
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168,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge. Wearing on Outer edge. Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer edges. Worn close to limit Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit. Worn Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge. Wearing on Outer edge. Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer edges. Worn close to limit Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit. Worn Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TOWBAR AREA RUSTY
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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J299 DHX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 J299 DHX, 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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J299 DHX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 February 1992.
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