1992 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · J531 OGV
1992 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1992. Recorded mileage 125,187 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1986cc
J531 OGV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 125,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J531 OGV Mileage History
- 09/09/200574,156 mi
- 18/09/200676,808 mi+2,652 mi
- 22/10/200779,579 mi+2,771 mi
- 26/10/200779,581 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/200881,306 mi+1,725 mi
- 23/10/200983,346 mi+2,040 mi
- 26/10/201085,423 mi+2,077 mi
- 24/10/201187,628 mi+2,205 mi
- 15/10/201289,362 mi+1,734 mi
- 24/10/201392,212 mi+2,850 mi
- 17/10/201495,707 mi+3,495 mi
- 09/10/201598,625 mi+2,918 mi
- 26/10/2016102,045 mi+3,420 mi
- 26/10/2016102,045 mi
- 25/10/2017104,675 mi+2,630 mi
- 24/10/2018106,346 mi+1,671 mi
- 24/10/2018106,346 mi
- 15/11/2019108,940 mi+2,594 mi
- 13/11/2020110,240 mi+1,300 mi
- 08/11/2021110,382 mi+142 mi
- 27/06/2023110,591 mi+209 mi
- 29/05/2024114,679 mi+4,088 mi
- 29/05/2024114,679 mi
- 05/06/2025121,523 mi+6,844 mi
- 09/06/2025121,536 mi+13 mi
- 29/05/2026125,187 mi+3,651 mi
Average of roughly 2,463 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
J531 OGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volvo 240 (J531 OGV) between September 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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