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JFH 999N

1974 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 999N
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,943 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 82,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 87,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 87,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,796 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished on side walls and tread

Pass 28 May 2009 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2009 87,785 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 27,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perished on tread

Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JFH 999N is a 1974 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JFH 999N, 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 52 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFH 999N registered?

JFH 999N is a 1974 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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