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JNV 404T

1979 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,957 mi
Last recorded42,957 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNV 404T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system weak.

Oil leak.

Rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

car pull to left on road

front and rear bumpers damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,490 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills and w arches rusted and weak

steering pull to left

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,249 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,638 miles

Exhaust weak.

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,358 miles

Generally rusty and weak in places.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wheel arches rusted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

generaly weak and rusted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 40,562 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,796 miles

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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JNV 404T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNV 404T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNV 404T registered?

JNV 404T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 March 1979.

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