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J717 ECH

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,669 mi
Last recorded135,669 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 ECH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 135,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,222 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on front sub-frame (o/s)

slight exhaust blow on cat

Pass 18 Nov 2022 133,606 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,777 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,900 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edges

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r shock-absorber weeping

rear number plate worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 128,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,983 miles

exhaust rubbers perrished

front brake pads low

n/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,304 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

all coil springs corroded

hand brake travel

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,339 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes perrished

both rear and o/s/f tyre treads wearing low

oil leak on engine

power steering pump damp

small chips in screen

Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,628 miles

both sides rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 5 Nov 2015 120,628 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both sides rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 116,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,350 miles

front exhaust bracket deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,570 miles

both sides front brake discs back plates rusty

both sides froont lower suspension arms very rusty

n/s/r light unit cracked

powre steering pipes rusty

signs of corrosion to n/s/f inner wing under battery

some markings on n/s/f seat beat webbing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,659 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,068 miles

Advise attention to front exhaust steady bracket.

Number plate lamps slightly loose.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,029 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise attention to front exhaust steady bracket.

Number plate lamps slightly loose.

Slight exhaust leaks.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,750 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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J717 ECH is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J717 ECH, 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 J717 ECH registered?

J717 ECH is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J717 ECH safe to buy?

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