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J626 KTN

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,446 mi
Last recorded246,446 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 KTN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 246,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 242,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 238,527 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 238,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 234,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2007 231,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 230,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 228,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 226,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 226,923 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 226,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 KTN is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

J626 KTN is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J626 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J626 KTN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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