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J427 SVU

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,784 mi
Last recorded136,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 SVU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 136,784 miles

Battery insecure

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate poor condiction

Pass 10 Aug 2006 133,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 128,633 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 128,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J427 SVU is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J427 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J427 SVU registered?

J427 SVU is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J427 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J427 SVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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