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J761 VSX

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,528 mi
Last recorded151,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 VSX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 151,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 133,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose brake pad pin (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 125,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres cracking on side wall

n/s/f tyre ware on edge [185/r14c /102/104]

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall [195/r14c/106/104]

Fail 4 Apr 2015 125,445 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres cracking on side wall

n/s/f tyre ware on edge [185/r14c /102/104]

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall [195/r14c/106/104]

Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,133 miles

cut on inner sidewall o/side front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,128 miles

small cut on offside rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2010 87,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

small cut on offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 65,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,823 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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J761 VSX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J761 VSX, 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 J761 VSX registered?

J761 VSX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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