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CMJ 68T

1978 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 68T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 39,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 39,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 39,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 38,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 38,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 38,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 37,480 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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CMJ 68T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 CMJ 68T, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMJ 68T registered?

CMJ 68T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is CMJ 68T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 68T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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