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WHZ 6459

2008 Volvo 240

Grey Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,929 mi
Last recorded215,929 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 6459
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 215,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 215,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,523 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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WHZ 6459 is a 2008 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHZ 6459, 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 18 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WHZ 6459 registered?

WHZ 6459 is a 2008 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is WHZ 6459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 6459 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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