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WYT 66T

1978 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,226 mi
Last recorded45,226 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYT 66T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,226 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog light not working

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

Rear body corrosion, rear of boot floor

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,048 miles

Offside Front cross member excessively corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 45,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front cross member excessively corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 44,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,456 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,456 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 43,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 43,856 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 31,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 28,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,584 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 19,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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WYT 66T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WYT 66T, 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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What year was WYT 66T registered?

WYT 66T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 October 1978.

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