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J771 MTL

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 MTL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 142,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,538 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,092 miles

NSR bump stop missing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAK FROM REAR PIPE CONNECTION BETWEEN REAR AND CENTRE BOXES (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

NSR bump stop missing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 115,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,879 miles

advise both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,536 miles

advise both head lamps images

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 68,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,310 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,706 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,039 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,447 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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J771 MTL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J771 MTL, 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 J771 MTL registered?

J771 MTL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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