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JOL 822W

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,176 mi
Last recorded58,176 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOL 822W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 55,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

floor panles corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,268 miles

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

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

floor panles corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,898 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under car corrodeing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,898 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under car corrodeing

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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JOL 822W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 JOL 822W, 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 45 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 JOL 822W registered?

JOL 822W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is JOL 822W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOL 822W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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