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J672 GMA

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,292 mi
Last recorded148,292 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ672 GMA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 148,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel arch's corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel arch's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,485 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 9 Jan 2019 142,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 139,339 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 139,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 134,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,947 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 131,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,679 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 127,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 119,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 116,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 112,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 109,722 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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J672 GMA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J672 GMA, 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 J672 GMA registered?

J672 GMA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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