MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
both rear bump stop missing
some corrosion in both side rear chassis rails
some deteration in rear number plate
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
near side front lower swivel rubber cover split
slight play in near side front wheel bearing
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?
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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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