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J968 KTR

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,927 mi
Last recorded171,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 KTR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 171,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear number plate lights bulbs may need changing soon as not as bright as expect

the whole exhaust on this car is in very poor condition and has lots of exhaust putty on it so unable to fail mot but this should be changed in my opion

Pass 13 Aug 2009 171,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 171,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 166,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre innerside wall in poor condition

oil leak under car

slight play in the offside part of the steering rack

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 20 Nov 2006 153,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing. slight warpage o/s/r disc. tail pipe poorly mounted

Fail 13 Nov 2006 153,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight warpage o/s/r disc. exhaust tail pipe poorly mounted

Pass 3 Oct 2005 142,425 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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J968 KTR is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J968 KTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J968 KTR registered?

J968 KTR is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J968 KTR safe to buy?

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