MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electric cooling fan in front of radioator is insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear registration plate lamp assembly has a temporary repair
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SRS warning lamp illuminated
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear inner rear lamp lens has a temporary repair
offside rear brake disc heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel cap was not on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front No plate cracked.
Front tyres worn on edge (Tracking)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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J798 SER is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J798 SER, 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 J798 SER registered?
J798 SER is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J798 SER safe to buy?
The MOT history for J798 SER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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