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J434 RPP

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,295 mi
Last recorded62,295 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ434 RPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 15 May 2026 62,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor(as marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Sep 2024 62,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,614 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,941 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated near to limits.

Offside rear shock absorber just starting to leak.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated near to limits.

Offside rear shock absorber just starting to leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,697 miles

the front & rear number plates are delaminating

the front brake pads are getting low

the front n/s indicator unit has accident damage

Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the front & rear number plates are delaminating

the front brake pads are getting low

the front n/s indicator unit has accident damage

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,613 miles

Advisory items same as in last report on test No. 738811941109 may 21st 2011 SF

Fail 21 May 2011 36,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate faded slightly.

rear bump stops missing.

rear exhasut corroded badly.

rear load door not fully latched down but still secure.

Pass 18 May 2010 34,303 miles

n/s front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,560 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal tread depth limits.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal tread depth limits.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,202 miles

n/s/rear tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2007 28,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side and near side front brake disks are scored slightly.

Pass 3 May 2006 24,579 miles

Headlamp reflectors in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre is worn low on outer edge

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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J434 RPP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J434 RPP, 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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J434 RPP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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