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JTC 720X

1982 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,666 mi
Last recorded63,666 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 720X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,399 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,399 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,273 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,215 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,110 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

slight noise at o/s front wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 31,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JTC 720X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 JTC 720X, 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 44 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 JTC 720X registered?

JTC 720X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is JTC 720X safe to buy?

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