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J75 ARM

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 ARM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 128,343 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 2-3mm

very slight play both front wheelbearings

Fail 23 Feb 2010 128,343 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 2-3mm

very slight play both front wheelbearings

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,979 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 122,958 miles

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

rear no plate starting to fade

requires brake and fuel pipes cavity waxed

Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,013 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear pads 2/3 worn

rear lamps cracked but not showing white light

Fail 21 Feb 2008 115,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear pads 2/3 worn

rear blade split

rear lamps cracked but not showing white light

Pass 27 Feb 2007 107,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 107,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,060 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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J75 ARM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J75 ARM, 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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J75 ARM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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