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J834 HCD

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 HCD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 71,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,853 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

battery poorly secured

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes perished

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake hoses perished

front wipers poor

holed corrosion offside front chassis rail

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,799 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,529 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,583 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 57,489 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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J834 HCD is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J834 HCD, 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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J834 HCD is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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