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J618 DUB

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 DUB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,234 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,982 miles

Both front floors corroded outside perscribed areas

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

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,657 miles

Both front floors corroded outside prescribed areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 138,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front floors corroded outside prescribed areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,477 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end float (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 135,110 miles

All 4 tyres perished /worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R outer sill and N/S/R chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose rear bumper slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both! (1.1.C.1d)

Note! both front and offside rear brake back plates are corroded.

Note! offside door mirror glass is cracked.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure mounting corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 124,159 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 124,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,500 miles

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

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Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 110,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 108,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 106,126 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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J618 DUB is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J618 DUB, 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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J618 DUB is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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