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JDK 261N

1975 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 261N
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches are rusting

front number plate cracked slightly

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre are deteriorating

offside front chassis rusted slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches are rusting

front number plate cracked slightly

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre are deteriorating

offside front chassis rusted slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,787 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 75,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2008 75,787 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres are perrishing

Pass 22 May 2007 75,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 75,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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JDK 261N is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1975 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 JDK 261N, 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 51 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDK 261N is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 March 1975.

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