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J351 HMH

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,287 mi
Last recorded164,287 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 HMH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 164,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chip in screen zone A not in swept area

sideways movement on steering column

Fail 17 Feb 2010 164,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chip in screen zone A not in swept area

sideways movement on steering column

Pass 28 Feb 2009 157,373 miles

nearside headlight adjuster

Pass 19 Feb 2008 148,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s headlamp chipped

unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2007 140,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 132,202 miles

Front discs appear worn

Oil leak at engine area

Road tested to evaluate brakes. Slight judder felt atspeed braking.

Very slight play at inner rack

Fail 24 Feb 2006 132,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak at engine area

Very slight play at inner rack

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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J351 HMH is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J351 HMH, 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 J351 HMH registered?

J351 HMH is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J351 HMH safe to buy?

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