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JGP 666N

1975 Volvo 240

Bronze Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,807 mi
Last recorded75,807 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 666N
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,807 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,803 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 35,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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JGP 666N is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Bronze with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JGP 666N, 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 JGP 666N registered?

JGP 666N is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1975.

Is JGP 666N safe to buy?

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