MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes and all the underside of the vehicle have been undersealed and covered in thick grease therefore brake pipes and underside were test as presented
corrosion on the rear wheel arches
front and rear brake pads were test as presented
both rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded
brake pipes covered
centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake pipes covered
centre stop lamp not working
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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WYW 630T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WYW 630T, 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 WYW 630T registered?
WYW 630T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 August 1978.
Is WYW 630T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYW 630T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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