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J987 MOY

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

279,990 mi
Last recorded279,990 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 MOY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 279,990 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

boot/rear area laden

drivers seat mount slightly insecure

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s engine mount excessively deteriorated

rear exhaust insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 279,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

boot/rear area laden

drivers seat mount slightly insecure

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s engine mount excessively deteriorated

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 26,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 263,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 262,299 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished but not producing excessive movement

Pass 22 May 2008 257,749 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2008 257,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 253,891 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

drivers seat worn

fuel pump noisy

nearside rear bump stop missing

wipers worn

Fail 23 May 2007 253,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

drivers seat worn

fuel pump noisy

nearside rear bump stop missing

wipers worn

Fail 15 May 2007 253,411 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front brake effort fluctuating

Pass 18 May 2006 248,198 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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J987 MOY is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J987 MOY, 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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J987 MOY is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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