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J775 TAV

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,898 mi
Last recorded284,898 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 TAV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 284,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 271,587 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 271,587 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 257,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 257,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 245,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 236,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 236,574 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stone chip on windscreen zone A

Pass 13 Jun 2019 221,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 220,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch has a sharp edge. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake backing plate slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on upper engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 209,923 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 209,923 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 196,069 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 196,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 183,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 170,369 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 170,369 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 145,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 128,420 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 128,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 126,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 121,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr tyre sidewall perished slight exhaust blow from centre joint replaced osf wiper blade and adjusted os headlamp aim

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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J775 TAV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J775 TAV, 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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J775 TAV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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