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AHB 278T

1979 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHB 278T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,587 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 88,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,051 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,750 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing is perished .

Pass 27 Apr 2021 85,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 85,596 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r boot corners possible corrosion or had body repair unable to see due to covered in black tar

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 13 May 2019 85,055 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 84,213 miles

General Surface Corrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,205 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 81,199 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,614 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,368 miles

corrosion on offside and nearside rear valance

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,356 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside and nearside rear valance

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,016 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,278 miles

advise o/s n/s rear body corroded

advise rear body corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s n/s rear body corroded

advise rear body corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,371 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,429 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 68,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,948 miles

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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AHB 278T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 AHB 278T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AHB 278T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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The MOT history for AHB 278T shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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