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J815 FGN

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 FGN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,037 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 78,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

wear in inner rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2005 78,653 miles

wear in inner rack joints

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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J815 FGN is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J815 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J815 FGN registered?

J815 FGN is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J815 FGN safe to buy?

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