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J466 SPF

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 SPF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 192,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 182,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 181,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 168,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dim on dip beam and full beam reflector defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working fog light switch not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 157,682 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,534 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 157,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 151,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 143,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 141,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 138,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 134,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 134,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 131,658 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 131,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 127,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 123,435 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 123,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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J466 SPF is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J466 SPF, 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 J466 SPF registered?

J466 SPF is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J466 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J466 SPF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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