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J781 SVM

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 SVM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,205 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 74,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,744 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,124 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Rusty (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Rusty (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,121 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Rusty (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Rusty (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,143 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSR tyre hasa a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 64,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSR tyre hasa a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,057 miles

Advise NSR tyre has a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,042 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise NSR tyre has a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,836 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,603 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 61,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J781 SVM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J781 SVM, 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 J781 SVM registered?

J781 SVM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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