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HJJ 262C

1979 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,730 mi
Last recorded114,730 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJJ 262C
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,104 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 111,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,494 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 110,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 109,426 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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HJJ 262C is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 HJJ 262C, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJJ 262C?

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What year was HJJ 262C registered?

HJJ 262C is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is HJJ 262C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJJ 262C shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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