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J76 OVV

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,622 mi
Last recorded138,622 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 OVV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 138,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 138,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 133,473 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 133,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

parking brake effort lol

Pass 29 Sep 2005 129,068 miles

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

drivers door catch faulty

rear suspension bushes worn

shocks soft

Fail 29 Sep 2005 129,068 miles

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

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

drivers door catch worn

rear suspension bushes worn

shocks soft

Fail 20 Sep 2005 128,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

drivers door catch faulty

rear suspension bushes worn

socks soft

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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J76 OVV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J76 OVV, 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 J76 OVV registered?

J76 OVV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J76 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J76 OVV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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