MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
offside front tyre worn on both edges
Battery insecure
chip in windscreen
front brake discs worn
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J899 MLY is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J899 MLY, 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 J899 MLY registered?
J899 MLY is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 July 1992.
Is J899 MLY safe to buy?
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