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102,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
tow bar corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested Due to poor brakes and bad fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap adrift (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sidelamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal/grease or such like (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S inner rack arms have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front fog lamps n/w
vehicle has been welded and undersealed over ,,,cannot fully inspect
brakes poor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both headlamp reflectors in poor condition rear suspension soft. exhaust pipe into back box corroded and blowing slightly. steering rack worn. both front tyres close to legal limit front suspension conponents corroded
front and rear road springs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
front and rear road springs corroded
rear shocker covers corroded. new discs and pads fitted to rear.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear shocker covers corroded. new discs and pads fitted to rear.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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J531 XUJ is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 J531 XUJ, 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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J531 XUJ is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 May 1992.
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