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J438 OTT

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,823 mi
Last recorded209,823 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 OTT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 209,823 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber needs refitting

front number plate slightly damaged

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2009 206,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr tyre badly perrished

Fail 2 Dec 2009 206,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr tyre badly perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 203,816 miles

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

nsr tyre badly perrished

Fail 21 Nov 2008 203,814 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsr tyre badly perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2007 200,614 miles

naerside front tyre is wearing on both edges

rear gearbox seal is leaking

Pass 22 May 2006 189,067 miles

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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J438 OTT is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

J438 OTT is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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