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J428 HUS

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 HUS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,780 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs covers corroded

spedo not lighting up

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,780 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs covers corroded

spedo not lighting up

Fail 11 May 2012 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both sills corroded at rear

Front brake disc covers corroded

Front lower arms and sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spedo not lighting up

Pass 2 May 2011 82,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,546 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,069 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,069 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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J428 HUS is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J428 HUS, 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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J428 HUS is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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