MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E151 JCP is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 E151 JCP, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E151 JCP registered?
E151 JCP is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E151 JCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E151 JCP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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