£1,090
1978 Volvo 240
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
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£1,090
1978 Volvo 240
UK • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 136
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Volvo 240, a 2.1L automatic with 118,000 miles, is being sold at NO RESERVE from a deceased estate. It is currently not running due to missing keys and a steering lock, and has a previous Category C insurance loss, indicating substantial prior damage.
Condition
2
The car has a Category C insurance loss in 2017, is sold without keys, cannot be started due to the steering lock, and will require significant reconditioning and repair. The description indicates potential mechanical and body damage associated with a Category C loss.
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118,000 miles
0283679
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
TMM68S
1978
Auction
£1,090
1978 Volvo 240
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
Registration: TMM68S VIN: 0283679 Mileage Showing: 118,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 0 V5 on Site: Yes
Price Analysis vs Other 240s
£1,090
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,868
Median Price (Since 2020)
£64,288
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 240 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Nov 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
117,918 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Nov 2018, 117,918 miles
Passed
On 10th Nov 2017, 117,781 miles
Failed
On 10th Nov 2017, 117,781 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On 3rd Jun 2016, 77,008 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
WB & Sons
Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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