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J597 HWV

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,254 mi
Last recorded200,254 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 HWV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 200,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 200,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 198,732 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 198,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 197,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 196,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 196,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 195,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 193,652 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 193,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 189,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2019 189,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2018 187,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 186,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 185,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 185,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 184,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 182,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 181,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 179,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 178,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 177,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 175,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 170,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 170,919 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 161,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 161,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres in poor condition

front exhaust mount missing

front no plate in poor condition

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 HWV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 J597 HWV, 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 J597 HWV registered?

J597 HWV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J597 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J597 HWV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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