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J632 PTM

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,197 mi
Last recorded214,197 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ632 PTM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 214,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

all four front brake flexables are perished

both front lower arms are very corroded & will need attention soon

brake pedal slip device will need attention

f/n/s shock-absorber is damp will need attention

fuel tank mounts. corroded

r/n/s tyre worn

washers will need attention

Pass 25 Feb 2010 211,957 miles

All front flexible brake hoses corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Brake peddle rubber worn

Front offside wheel bearing slack

Front pads may soon need attention

Offside headlamp will soon need attention

Fail 24 Feb 2010 211,957 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All front flexible brake hoses corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Brake peddle rubber worn

Front offside wheel bearing slack

Front pads may soon need attention

Offside headlamp will soon need attention

Pass 9 Mar 2009 203,729 miles

All front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear bump stops missing

Front offside wheel bearing slack

Nearside ball pin shank worn

Rear offside suspension arm corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2009 203,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

All front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear bump stops missing

Front offside wheel bearing slack

Nearside ball pin shank worn

Rear offside suspension arm corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 196,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 185,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 185,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear offside tyre is worn

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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J632 PTM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J632 PTM, 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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J632 PTM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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