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J448 GMY

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,518 mi
Last recorded34,518 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 GMY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 27,862 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 27,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,240 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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J448 GMY is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J448 GMY, 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 J448 GMY registered?

J448 GMY is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J448 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J448 GMY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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