MOT exempt is permitted for vehicles over 40 years old in the UK. Any sensible, practically minded classic car owner will continue to MOT their vehicle even after that age.

Just to close out, I bought the part number mentioned in my OP, fitted today and all worked fine, so there does seem to be a degree of flexibility in years. FWIW the unit I bought came from a 2004 C70.

There are a good few 240's on the roads in the UK, they are becoming more trendy as they get older. My daily is a 1993 240 Torslanda estate with 183k miles. Mechanically well looked after they offer up few problems, the real issue over here is rust, the rear arches and sill ends are a common proble...

There are a good few 240's on the roads in the UK, they are becoming more trendy as they get older. My daily is a 1993 240 Torslanda estate with 183k miles. Mechanically well looked after they offer up few problems, the real issue over here is rust, the rear arches and sill ends are a common problem...

Appreciate the reply Neil. Mines an early '98 and has chipped keys which is a PITA but only because I have just the 1 key!

My 1998 V70R came with only 1 key and no remotes. I know they keys need to be from Volvo, but wondering about the central locking/alarm remote side of things. The VGLA module installed in my car is a DENSO unit, Volvo Part 9459266, MB232300-8230. I have found a used unit from a V70/S70/C70 Phase 1 w...