MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
brake servo slightly weeping brake fluid (not excessively)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WKE 698S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WKE 698S, 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.
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How do I check the history of WKE 698S?
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What year was WKE 698S registered?
WKE 698S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 March 1978.
Is WKE 698S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WKE 698S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WKE 698S have outstanding finance?
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