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WLA 109X

1982 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,922 mi
Last recorded93,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLA 109X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,922 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,501 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 91,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WLA 109X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLA 109X, 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 WLA 109X registered?

WLA 109X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 January 1982.

Is WLA 109X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLA 109X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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