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NJB 27X

1981 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 27X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,679 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

boot floor corroded,spare wheel carrier

brake fluid level slightly low

ns mirror glass discoloured,os slightly discoloured

nsf wheel rim damaged,tyre side wall slight damage

osf driving light not working

rear exhaust knocking on chassis

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear tail gate handle missing

signs of fluid on steering rack

slight damage nsr seat belt

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in os steering rack track arm inner joint

Fail 6 Mar 2008 78,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

boot floor corroded,spare wheel carrier

brake fluid level slightly low

ns mirror glass discoloured,os slightly discoloured

nsf wheel rim damaged,tyre side wall slight damage

osf driving light not working

rear exhaust knocking on chassis

rear number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

rear tail gate handle missing

signs of fluid on steering rack

slight damage nsr seat belt

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in os steering rack track arm inner joint

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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NJB 27X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NJB 27X, 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 NJB 27X registered?

NJB 27X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 November 1981.

Is NJB 27X safe to buy?

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