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KUD 296S

1978 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,206 mi
Last recorded173,206 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 296S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 173,206 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear exhaust mounts perished, not excessive at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 173,196 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear exhaust mounts perished, not excessive at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 170,042 miles

Some corrosion of offside front and rear floor sections

Pass 1 Nov 2006 168,305 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 168,295 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

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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KUD 296S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUD 296S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUD 296S registered?

KUD 296S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is KUD 296S safe to buy?

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