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JRX 101P

1975 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 101P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 135,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 118,663 miles

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

Inner Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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JRX 101P is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 JRX 101P, 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 51 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 JRX 101P registered?

JRX 101P is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JRX 101P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRX 101P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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