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VAH 636S

1977 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAH 636S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,513 miles

advise minimal play n/s track rod end

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 57,126 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 56,590 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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VAH 636S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 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 VAH 636S, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAH 636S registered?

VAH 636S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VAH 636S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAH 636S shows 7 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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