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WLC 992X

1981 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLC 992X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 125,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,833 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,518 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 109,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,340 miles

heavy oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,162 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 104,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 102,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 102,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,552 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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WLC 992X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 WLC 992X, 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 45 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 WLC 992X registered?

WLC 992X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WLC 992X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLC 992X shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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