MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in steering rack inner joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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J438 DPW is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 J438 DPW, 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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What year was J438 DPW registered?
J438 DPW is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1992.
Is J438 DPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J438 DPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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