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J979 MJL

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,780 mi
Last recorded33,780 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 MJL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 33,778 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 33,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,660 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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J979 MJL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,300cc 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 J979 MJL, 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 J979 MJL registered?

J979 MJL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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