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J638 DYG

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,472 mi
Last recorded163,472 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 DYG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 163,472 miles

both rear suspension coils prings may becoming weak

brake pipe flexys begining to deteriorate

suspension showing signs of slight wear

Fail 25 Aug 2006 163,472 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plaite becoming deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2005 152,567 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 152,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J638 DYG is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J638 DYG, 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 J638 DYG registered?

J638 DYG is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J638 DYG safe to buy?

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