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J965 WHK

1992 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,806 mi
Last recorded173,806 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 WHK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,806 miles

both sides front back plates corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 169,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 167,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 165,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 162,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,268 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 159,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 153,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 153,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 150,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 146,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 141,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,906 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 137,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,742 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,742 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 129,573 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 124,373 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 124,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 123,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,217 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 121,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal quite soft

Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 114,825 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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J965 WHK is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J965 WHK, 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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J965 WHK is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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