MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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S986 JVJ is a 1998 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 85,568 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 S986 JVJ, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S986 JVJ registered?
S986 JVJ is a 1998 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is S986 JVJ safe to buy?
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