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J414 OTA

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,274 mi
Last recorded166,274 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ414 OTA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2022 166,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General body corrosion around vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Light lens broken but not showing white light

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 166,049 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2020 165,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged(not showing white light)

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 165,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged(not showing white light)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 165,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 165,444 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 164,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 164,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 164,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 164,029 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 164,029 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2013 163,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 163,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 163,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 162,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 161,522 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 161,522 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 160,310 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 160,310 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 158,799 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 158,799 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 157,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 153,083 miles

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

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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J414 OTA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J414 OTA, 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 J414 OTA registered?

J414 OTA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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