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J597 DUA

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,357 mi
Last recorded165,357 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 DUA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 165,357 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 165,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SHUT CORRODED SLIGHTLY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT.

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE RAER TRAILING ARM BADLY CORRODING.AND NEAR SIDE TRAILING ARM SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

REAR GEAR BOX MOUNT CORRODED BADLY

REAR INNER ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE

small amount of play in steering rack

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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J597 DUA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J597 DUA, 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 J597 DUA registered?

J597 DUA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J597 DUA safe to buy?

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