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WFF 261

1972 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,055 mi
Last recorded7,055 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 261
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 7,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 6,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,632 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 5,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 4,801 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

underside of vehicle has slight corrision

Oil leak

steering wheel has slight play

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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WFF 261 is a 1972 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFF 261, 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 54 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WFF 261 registered?

WFF 261 is a 1972 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is WFF 261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFF 261 shows 6 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.

Does WFF 261 have outstanding finance?

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