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JEG 688Y

1982 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,597 mi
Last recorded111,597 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 688Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,597 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

General vehicle condition weak

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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JEG 688Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 JEG 688Y, 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 44 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 JEG 688Y?

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What year was JEG 688Y registered?

JEG 688Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JEG 688Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEG 688Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JEG 688Y have outstanding finance?

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