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JEN 26P

1975 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 26P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,443 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,443 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2006 101,440 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

oil leak

propshaft defective

rear outter wheel arches corroded

spare tyre defective

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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JEN 26P is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 JEN 26P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEN 26P registered?

JEN 26P is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JEN 26P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEN 26P 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.

Does JEN 26P have outstanding finance?

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