MOT Status
Mileage
78,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFJ 897S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 VFJ 897S, 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 VFJ 897S registered?
VFJ 897S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 August 1977.
Is VFJ 897S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFJ 897S shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VFJ 897S have outstanding finance?
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