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J953 GMB

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 GMB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,159 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 1,368 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,730 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,730 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,005 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,276 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,315 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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J953 GMB is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J953 GMB, 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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J953 GMB is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1992.

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