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WCH 564Y

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCH 564Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 127,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 125,259 miles

o/s front wing lower panel insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 124,067 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 124,067 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 123,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 121,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 120,151 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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WCH 564Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 WCH 564Y, 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 44 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 WCH 564Y registered?

WCH 564Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 September 1982.

Is WCH 564Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCH 564Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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