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J63 ONX

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,562 mi
Last recorded163,562 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ63 ONX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 163,562 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 163,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dose not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 161,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 159,905 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 159,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 155,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 155,304 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,443 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 152,427 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 147,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,637 miles

Clutch pedal rubber wearing through.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear disks rusty

Windscreen has damage to top off side corner and starting to delaminate on both lower corners.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 143,637 miles

Clutch pedal rubber wearing through.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear disks rusty

Windscreen has damage to top off side corner and starting to delaminate on both lower corners.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 142,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 139,387 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 135,713 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 135,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,471 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust close to body

Fail 19 Dec 2011 114,251 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system knocking against the body

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 100,482 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,599 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,109 miles

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

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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J63 ONX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J63 ONX, 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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J63 ONX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 January 1992.

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