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Offside Front windscreen wiper motor noisy
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front windscreen wiper motor noisy
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central previus repaqirs all heavily blacked
Central surface corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative fuse repaired (4.4.1 (e))
Central previus repaqirs all heavily blacked
Central surface corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb repaired (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tape repaired but ok (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror repaired by tape ok visiion to rear
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front mirror repaired by tape ok visiion to rear
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear previus repairs done on sill heavily blacked
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear previus repairs done on sill heavily blacked
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front nail in tyre pattern
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight blow centre exhaust flange
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rubber suspensioin joints showing signs of age
surface rusting on exhaust front pipe
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rubber suspensioin joints showing signs of age
surface rusting on exhaust front pipe
exhaust showing age
slight play on inner rack joints both sides
suspension tie rod rubbers beginning to crack and perish
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust showing age
slight play on inner rack joints both sides
suspension tie rod rubbers beginning to crack and perish
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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JIL 7401 is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 JIL 7401, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JIL 7401 registered?
JIL 7401 is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1993.
Is JIL 7401 safe to buy?
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