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J558 NSJ

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,917 mi
Last recorded152,917 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 NSJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 152,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 150,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 146,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 139,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 136,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 133,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 130,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 126,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 123,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 123,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 120,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 117,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 108,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 108,959 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,381 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 100,675 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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J558 NSJ is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J558 NSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J558 NSJ registered?

J558 NSJ is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J558 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J558 NSJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J558 NSJ have outstanding finance?

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