MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bottom arm loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
no rear seats fitted
rear arch lips corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front pipe (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear pipe (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion rear arch lips
no rear seats fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
no rear seats or belts fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
no rear seats or belts fitted
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)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1. light corrosion on two rear suspension arms and l/h front wishbone.2. light corrosion on front brake discs and exhaust sustem.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
1. light corrosion on two rear suspension arms and l/h front wishbone.2. light corrosion on front brake discs and exhaust sustem.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
corrosion on two rear lower suspension radius arms
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on two rear lower suspension radius arms
1 both number plates damaged 2.corrosion by both struts top mountings
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1 both number plates damaged 2.corrosion by both struts top mountings
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on under body
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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J313 KMW is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 J313 KMW, 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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J313 KMW is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 June 1992.
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