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J744 BRM

1996 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

335,845 mi
Last recorded335,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 BRM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 335,845 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front upper strut mount starting to crack.

stone chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Oct 2011 331,949 miles

slight ply in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in n/s headlamp

Fail 25 Oct 2011 331,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight ply in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 12 Aug 2010 323,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 315,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear axle bushes have slight play, ok for now

Pass 7 Aug 2008 304,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 294,176 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 294,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 286,959 miles

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.

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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J744 BRM is a 1996 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J744 BRM, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J744 BRM is a 1996 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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