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J430 DHM

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,308 mi
Last recorded224,308 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ430 DHM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 224,308 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 224,308 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 224,308 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 224,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 224,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 223,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 222,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 222,075 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 219,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 215,664 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 215,594 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 210,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 210,813 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 205,851 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 205,851 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 200,569 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 200,569 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 200,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 200,140 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 185,446 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 171,032 miles

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?

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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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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