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WAW 995S

1978 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,727 mi
Last recorded50,727 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 995S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 50,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,727 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,537 miles

o/s n/s rear wheel arches rusted / tatty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,366 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,136 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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WAW 995S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 WAW 995S, 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 48 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 WAW 995S registered?

WAW 995S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WAW 995S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 995S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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