MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded
Offside Front headlamp aim on upper limit
battery can move around in tray but unlikely to fall from vehicle
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Crankshaft pulley badly distorted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all back plates corroding...
both front lower suspension arms very rusty in places.
both headlamp reflector buckets fadded...
osf tyre approaching 2mm..
rust present nsf ...osf under sides...
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all back plates corroding...
both front lower suspension arms very rusty in places.
both headlamp reflector buckets fadded...
osf tyre approaching 2mm..
rust present nsf ...osf under sides...
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both headlamp reflectors starting to fade...
front and rear brake back plates starting to corroded.
osf tyre feathering on inner edge...
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both headlamp reflectors starting to fade...
front and rear brake back plates starting to corroded.
osf tyre feathering on inner edge...
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake dust covers / back plates starting to corroded..
clutch pedal antislip showing signs of wear...
osf ...nsf seat belt webbing slight fluffing...
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake dust covers / back plates starting to corroded..
clutch pedal antislip showing signs of wear...
osf ...nsf seat belt webbing slight fluffing...
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing and wearing heavy on both inside and outside edges...
rust present o/s/r and n/s/r chassis sections near fuel tank...
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp reflectors rusting
front brake pads wearing low ( 3000miles left )
l/h inner tie rod of steering rack has slight play
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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J847 THP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J847 THP, 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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J847 THP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 January 1992.
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