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KYC 374V

1979 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,226 mi
Last recorded214,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 374V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 214,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 208,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 200,765 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 188,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 182,011 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 182,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

steering rack worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 174,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 174,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 169,554 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 169,554 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 163,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 155,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 149,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 143,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 138,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 132,573 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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KYC 374V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KYC 374V, 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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What year was KYC 374V registered?

KYC 374V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is KYC 374V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 374V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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