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J797 HPO

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 HPO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc back plate's slightly corroded

both headlamp slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2013 63,308 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wipers split on ends

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,447 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi hoses on n/s/f anf o/s/f starting to perish

outter front door mouldings starting to become slightly loose (secure at present)

slight movement in the backs of both front seats

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front flexi hoses on n/s/f anf o/s/f starting to perish

outter front door mouldings starting to become slightly loose (secure at present)

slight movement in the backs of both front seats

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,281 miles

horn could be more audiable

lower swival dust covers split

washer jets weak but operate

front seat belts slow to return

Pass 30 May 2006 55,840 miles

all tyres starting to perish

viechle low on screen wash

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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J797 HPO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J797 HPO, 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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J797 HPO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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