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J899 JFG

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,768 mi
Last recorded201,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 JFG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2020 201,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 201,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 201,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Coil spring retaining plate loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper mounting corroded, bumper still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 201,516 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 201,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 199,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 189,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 177,566 miles

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

bothside rear bumpstop rubbers missing

some age cracking in bothside rear tyres

some corrosion in bothside rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Nov 2014 177,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

bothside rear bumpstop rubbers missing

some age cracking in bothside rear tyres

some corrosion in bothside rear wheel arches

Fail 4 Mar 2011 174,793 miles

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

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

some age cracking in near side rear tyre

some deteration in rear number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2011 174,793 miles

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

some age cracking in near side rear tyre

some deteration in rear number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2010 167,579 miles

both rear bump stop missing

some corrosion in both side rear chassis rails

some deteration in rear number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2009 162,709 miles

slight play in near side front inner track rod end

slight play in off side front wheel brearing

some corrosion in both side rear flexible brake hose ferrels

some deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 8 Mar 2008 159,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 154,673 miles

near side front lower swivel rubber cover split

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2006 148,039 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some damage to windscreen swept area

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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J899 JFG is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J899 JFG, 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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J899 JFG is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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