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J626 GSP

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,659 mi
Last recorded156,659 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 GSP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak in area of sump ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 156,346 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust has signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2015 155,979 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 155,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 155,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both head lamp reflectors in poor condition

front jack points corroded

parts of exhaust in poor condition

various parts of front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 153,544 miles

Oil leak

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

various brake flexis and pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2013 153,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 150,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 147,131 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corrode also rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 143,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 143,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear and nearside rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner faces.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 137,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake effort could be improved

Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,580 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nsf and osf brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 123,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 115,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J626 GSP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J626 GSP, 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 J626 GSP registered?

J626 GSP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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