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J320 GES

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 GES
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,141 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 92,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward bush on anti-tramp rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both tandem hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pressure pipe to filter has securing clip missing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure tandem hose (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure tandem hose (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 91,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,614 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,985 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,635 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,767 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,479 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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J320 GES is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J320 GES, 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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J320 GES is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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