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WPA 715S

1977 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 715S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,518 miles

Both side front lower wishbones in a rusty and poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear axle and suspension arms in a rusty and poor condition

Under body and chassis in rusty and poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,518 miles

Both side front lower wishbones in a rusty & poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear axle & suspension arms in rusty & poor condition

under body & chassis in rusty & poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2014 117,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front lower wishbones in rusty condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle & supension arms in rusty condition

Under body & chassis in rusty condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 117,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front lower wishbone corroded & deteriotated

Under body & chassis in rusty condition

Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front lower wishbone corroded & deteriotated

Under body & chassis in rusty condition

battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,512 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear 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.

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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WPA 715S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 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 WPA 715S, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPA 715S registered?

WPA 715S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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