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JOO 999V

1979 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

190,295 mi
Last recorded190,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 999V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 190,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear outer sills corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 190,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear outer sills corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 189,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 189,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked but offside providing sufficient fluid

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 188,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 188,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 185,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 185,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 182,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 178,529 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 174,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 172,281 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 168,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2017 164,177 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 155,185 miles

Both rear and N/s/ front tyre separating around outer tread pattern

Pass 4 Aug 2014 151,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 144,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 129,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 121,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 113,131 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,264 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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JOO 999V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JOO 999V, 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 JOO 999V registered?

JOO 999V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 August 1979.

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