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1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,870 mi
Last recorded157,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ711 PDF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 157,870 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,887 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,468 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 156,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 156,392 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 156,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 155,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

nearside floor area inadequately repaired

offside outer sill area inadequately repaired

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,299 miles

Nearside Front floor area corroded and hold

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,830 miles

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 147,666 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 145,444 miles

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

offside front head lamp has a stone chip

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 145,441 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front head lamp has a stone chip

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 142,702 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle stabilizer bushes split nearside plus offside

both rear light lenses cracked

nearside front headlamp pattern faint

nearside rear seat belt slow on recoil

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inside edge

stearing u\j slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2010 141,182 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 141,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 138,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 138,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 135,466 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 135,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 131,845 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 131,845 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 129,794 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 129,794 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2005 124,011 miles

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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J711 PDF is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J711 PDF, 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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J711 PDF is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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