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NJ03 TYK

2003 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,648 mi
Last recorded233,648 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 TYK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 233,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 229,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 222,120 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 222,120 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 218,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2013 211,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 205,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 194,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 177,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 177,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 149,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 149,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 126,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 126,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 97,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,621 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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NJ03 TYK is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 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 NJ03 TYK, 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 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ03 TYK registered?

NJ03 TYK is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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