MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake back plates corroded
General underside corrosion inc steering / suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (5.2.6)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside outer and both rear inner sills corroded
Offside rear chassis corroded
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Tempuary fuel cap fitted
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake back plates corroded
General underside corrosion inc steering / suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside outer and both rear inner sills corroded
Offside rear chassis corroded
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Tempuary fuel cap fitted
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Font pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside outer and both inner sills coroded
Offside rear tyre badly perished/cracked
Oil leak ()
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Steering/suspension and components corroded and bushes deteriorated
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
advise n/s windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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J430 DHM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J430 DHM, 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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J430 DHM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 February 1992.
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