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VKM 399S

1977 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,026 mi
Last recorded23,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 399S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 23,026 miles

Slight corrosion on boot floor

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 22,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion to boot floor/wheel tub and mudflap area.

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 Jan 2023 22,686 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 22,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,790 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 21,771 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 21,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,548 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2014 20,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,406 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,308 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,880 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,643 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,379 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,783 miles

slight noise n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings

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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VKM 399S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKM 399S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKM 399S registered?

VKM 399S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 December 1977.

Is VKM 399S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKM 399S shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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