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J351 VUX

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,154 mi
Last recorded161,154 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,014 miles

Front cross member corroded but not within load bearing point

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Front backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 155,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 154,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded unions to filter corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper binding slightly

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded. not within 30cm of load bearing members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 148,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in intermediate section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 147,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 146,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,744 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 145,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

O/S sill has small hole

O/S/R wheel not turning freely

Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrossion started on o/side outer sill

Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrossion started on o/side outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2010 145,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 144,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 144,549 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 144,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 143,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 143,452 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 VUX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

J351 VUX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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