1992 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · J910 BSO
1992 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 72,816 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J910 BSO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 72,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J910 BSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volvo 240 (J910 BSO) between November 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill ”.
J910 BSO Mileage History
- 24/11/202172,786 mi
- 09/09/202272,810 mi+24 mi
- 20/09/202272,816 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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