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RFF 599T

1978 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 599T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,706 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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RFF 599T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFF 599T, 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 RFF 599T registered?

RFF 599T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is RFF 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFF 599T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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