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JIL 7401

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,885 mi
Last recorded206,885 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7401
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 206,885 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper motor noisy

Fail 1 Mar 2026 206,885 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 206,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 206,885 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 206,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 206,609 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 206,609 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 206,453 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 206,453 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 205,414 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 205,414 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 205,414 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tape repaired but ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 205,103 miles

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape ok visiion to rear

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 205,103 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2017 204,563 miles

Nearside Rear previus repairs done on sill heavily blacked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2017 204,563 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 203,168 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre pattern

Fail 25 Mar 2016 203,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 200,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 200,821 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 198,106 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 197,130 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 197,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 195,017 miles

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

slight blow centre exhaust flange

Pass 2 Dec 2010 191,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 188,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 188,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 184,974 miles

exhaust showing age

slight play on inner rack joints both sides

suspension tie rod rubbers beginning to crack and perish

Fail 8 Dec 2008 184,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 182,424 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 182,186 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 171,522 miles

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?

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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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.

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