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SA51 JXD

2001 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,965 mi
Last recorded184,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo 24080,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 JXD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 184,965 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 184,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 178,216 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 178,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 170,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 155,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 136,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,543 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Fail 27 Oct 2009 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,066 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,329 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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SA51 JXD is a 2001 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 80,800 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 SA51 JXD, 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 25 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA51 JXD registered?

SA51 JXD is a 2001 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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