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J890 BSO

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

391,651 mi
Last recorded391,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 BSO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 391,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2025 389,557 miles

handbrake min 16%

Pass 9 Jul 2024 387,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 384,560 miles

general underside corrosion

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2023 384,526 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 378,919 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 375,978 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion damage (5.3.2 (b))

under bonnet body panel corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 374,443 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 374,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 369,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2019 369,684 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced susp cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner +outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2018 363,054 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure holes where mounted

covers fitted restrict view

underside severe corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 363,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure holes where mounted

covers fitted restrict view

underside severe corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 355,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front areas (6.1.A.1)

under tray fitted...general corrosion underside...front bumper mountings corroded..

Pass 23 May 2016 348,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 347,814 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crosmember and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust and clamps corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 339,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2015 339,963 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 329,603 miles

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 329,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 319,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 309,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s rear wheel archs c orroded

o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 298,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 287,166 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 287,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 276,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f head lamp reflector starting to tarnish

Pass 21 May 2008 265,499 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 265,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 252,927 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 238,441 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 238,440 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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J890 BSO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J890 BSO, 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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J890 BSO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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