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J351 MLM

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,827 mi
Last recorded160,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 MLM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 160,826 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 152,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

rear diff leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 152,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 142,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 136,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 128,867 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 121,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 121,499 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 108,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 103,605 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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J351 MLM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J351 MLM, 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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J351 MLM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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