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J423 MBY

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

227,517 mi
Last recorded227,517 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 MBY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 227,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 226,326 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 226,171 miles

emits small amount of smoke during acceleration

Pass 17 Jun 2024 226,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 225,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 225,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 224,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 224,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 223,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 222,751 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 222,505 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 222,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users quater bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat back (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front slave cylinder pipe excess corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 219,094 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 219,094 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 217,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 217,446 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2013 215,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 212,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 212,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 210,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 210,054 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 204,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 199,351 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 199,351 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 193,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 187,139 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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J423 MBY is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J423 MBY, 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 J423 MBY registered?

J423 MBY is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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