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J2 BKV

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,621 mi
Last recorded151,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BKV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,621 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 151,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 151,210 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 151,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 148,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 148,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 147,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 146,537 miles

Offside image poor

Fail 31 May 2018 146,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside image poor

Pass 5 Jun 2017 145,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 145,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 143,684 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,692 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 140,692 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 129,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 126,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,596 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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J2 BKV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J2 BKV, 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 J2 BKV registered?

J2 BKV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J2 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 BKV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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