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JYO 49W

1981 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,471 mi
Last recorded28,471 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYO 49W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,945 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 25,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 22,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 22,707 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,514 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,250 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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JYO 49W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JYO 49W, 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 JYO 49W registered?

JYO 49W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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