MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake servo pipe is soft
Nearside rear seat belt needs assistance
Offisde headlamp damaged but not affecting beam pattern
Offside door mirror temporary repair
Brake servo pipe is going soft
Headlamp damaged offside (beam pattern ok)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear seat belt needs a bit of assistance
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside door mirror has temporary repair to hold glass in
Offside front outer door handle partially broken
Brake servo pipe is going soft
Headlamp damaged offside (beam pattern ok)
Nearside rear seat belt needs a bit of assistance
Offside door mirror has temporary repair to hold glass in
Offside front outer door handle partially broken
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WYJ 781Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WYJ 781Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WYJ 781Y registered?
WYJ 781Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 January 1983.
Is WYJ 781Y safe to buy?
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