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J792 HME

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,071 mi
Last recorded186,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ792 HME
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 186,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 186,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 177,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 170,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 165,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 160,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,103 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 142,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 141,939 miles

Offside play in inner tie rod end

Fail 30 Sep 2015 141,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside play in inner tie rod end

Pass 2 Dec 2006 137,432 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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J792 HME is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J792 HME, 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 J792 HME registered?

J792 HME is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J792 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J792 HME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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