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J670 OSM

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,358 mi
Last recorded187,358 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 OSM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 187,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres perrished

fuel tank damp and corroded

near side wheel arch corroded

rear vallance at boot lid corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 187,358 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres perrished

fuel tank damp and corroded

near side wheel arch corroded

rear vallance at boot lid corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 178,772 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 178,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 178,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2011 168,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

general corrosion

rear bumper missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 157,074 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 145,319 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel line corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 131,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel feed pipe corroded

fuel return pipe corroded

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 May 2007 128,164 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 128,164 miles

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

offside and nearside rear flexible brake hoses at bungee joints

slight exhaust leak from intermediate silencer

Pass 5 May 2006 123,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 123,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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J670 OSM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J670 OSM, 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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J670 OSM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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