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PFC 406T

1978 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,921 mi
Last recorded49,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 406T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,921 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded including suspension and brakes corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,912 miles

both front shock absorbers are corroded

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside rear brake is very slightly holding on

signs of corrosion to inner and outer sills and wheel arch's

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorbers are corroded

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside rear brake is very slightly holding on

signs of corrosion to inner and outer sills and wheel arch's

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,912 miles

car generally corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,912 miles

advise all steering and suspension bushes perished

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise slight exhaust blow

advise wiper slow

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

advise all steering and suspension bushes perished

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise slight exhaust blow

advise wiper slow

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,972 miles

n/s/r wheel brake bind slightly

o/s/r sill corroded

slight blow rear exhaust

wipers slow and noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,912 miles

corrosion to sills

nearside rear brake is very slightly holding on

steering and suspension componants corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to sills

nearside rear brake is very slightly holding on

steering and suspension componants corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,912 miles

suspension component shockers and underside all corroded,o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,912 miles

front shockers and suspension arms corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

signs of corrosion to sills and rear inner wheel archs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,912 miles

corrosion to rear wheel archs

nearside and offside front shockers corroding around spring cups

nearside and offside rear top shocker bushs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,912 miles

front and rear suspension componants corroding, front shockers, lower arms

nearside and offside rear top shocker bushs slightly worn

nearside rear brake light binding very slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension componants corroding, front shockers, lower arms

nearside and offside rear top shocker bushs slightly worn

nearside rear brake light binding very slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,912 miles

front shockers corroding

front suspension arms corroding

fuel pipe under bonnet splitting

rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,912 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroding

front shockers, lower suspension arms corroding.

offside mirror tarnished

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,912 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 49,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front wheel bearings have slight play in

fuel clip on hose under bonnet insecure

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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PFC 406T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PFC 406T, 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 PFC 406T registered?

PFC 406T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is PFC 406T safe to buy?

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