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J534 HHD

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ534 HHD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,323 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 117,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 109,921 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm is heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,463 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 95,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 95,005 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 92,286 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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J534 HHD is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J534 HHD, 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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J534 HHD is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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