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J889 HNP

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 HNP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,201 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 62,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases arch pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 62,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all rear suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,303 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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J889 HNP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J889 HNP, 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 J889 HNP registered?

J889 HNP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J889 HNP safe to buy?

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