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J798 SER

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 SER
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,504 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 98,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 94,712 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 94,652 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,875 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 92,874 miles

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.

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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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?

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