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YWC 271S

1978 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 271S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 111,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 110,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch inner has corrosion

Offside Front Lower stone chip to windscreen

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

Fail 3 May 2018 110,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch inner has corrosion

Offside Front Lower stone chip to windscreen

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 110,035 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2017 108,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,194 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,524 miles

both rear quater panels corroding

o/s/ outer sill corroding

oil leaks

weld repairs to outer sill just meet minimal requirements

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear quater panels corroding

o/s/ outer sill corroding

oil leaks

weld repairs to outer sill just meet minimal requirements

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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YWC 271S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YWC 271S, 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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YWC 271S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 May 1978.

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