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JNJ 899V

2009 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

292,496 mi
Last recorded292,496 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 899V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 292,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 292,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 292,422 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 292,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 292,227 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 292,091 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner both sides, inner sills have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 24 May 2018 291,962 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 291,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 291,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 291,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 291,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 291,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 290,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 290,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JNJ 899V is a 2009 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JNJ 899V, 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 17 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JNJ 899V is a 2009 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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