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J299 DHX

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 DHX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 168,027 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,027 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 168,027 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 167,419 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 167,364 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 164,110 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 164,091 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,391 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 160,314 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 157,710 miles

TOWBAR AREA RUSTY

Pass 8 Dec 2016 157,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 157,198 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 155,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 153,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 150,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 146,866 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,984 miles

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?

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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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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What year was J299 DHX registered?

J299 DHX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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