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J597 LOW

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,847 mi
Last recorded75,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 LOW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,874 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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J597 LOW is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LOW, 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 LOW registered?

J597 LOW is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J597 LOW safe to buy?

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