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A195 KBY

1984 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA195 KBY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 183,106 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on right hand rear inner wheel well

small hole in engine bay near wiper motor

Fail 16 Jun 2025 183,105 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on right hand rear inner wheel well

small hole in engine bay near wiper motor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 182,460 miles

small hole near wiper motor

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both left hand hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear upper and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion on left hand rear outer wing

corrosion on right hand rear inner wheel well

corrosion on right hand rear outer wing

Fail 22 May 2024 182,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion on both holes ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear upper and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion on both rear at front inner wings

corrosion on left hand rear outer wing

corrosion on right hand rear outer wing

corrosion right hand rear inner wheel well

small hole near wiper motor

Pass 3 Feb 2023 181,699 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch at front

corrosion on both rear spare wheel wells

small hole near wiper motor

Fail 31 Jan 2023 181,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch at front

corrosion on both rear spare wheel wells

small hole near wiper motor

Pass 30 Jul 2021 181,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from diff to body front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 181,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from diff to body front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 181,661 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

holes in both rear spare wheel wells

right hand indicator tell tale not working but audible

Pass 13 Aug 2019 181,418 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Holes in right hand rear spare wheel well

Right hand indicator tell tale not working but audible

Fail 1 Aug 2019 181,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belt mounting sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Holes in right hand rear spare wheel well

Right hand indicator tell tale not working but audible

Pass 13 Aug 2018 179,757 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play on both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch paddle rubber missing

hole in both rear spare wheel wells

panel under front bumper corroded

panel under rear bumper badly corroded

right hand tell-tale indicator light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2018 179,757 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play on both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch paddle rubber missing

corrosion on front exhaust and centre

hole in both rear spare wheel wells

panel under front bumper corroded

panel under rear bumper badly corroded

right hand tell-tale indicator light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2017 178,521 miles

Offside tell tale indicator light not working

clutch paddle rubber missing

crack in front number plate

heavy corrosion on centre pipe of exhaust

panel under rear bumper badly corroded

rear number plate fading

slight blow on rear joint of exhaust

slight play in both front hub bearing

small holes in both rear spare wheel wells

Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill lower wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside tell tale indicator light not working

clutch paddle rubber missing

crack in front number plate

heavy corrosion on centre pipe of exhaust

panel under rear bumper badly corroded

rear number plate fading

slight blow on rear joint of exhaust

slight play in both front hub bearing

small holes in both rear spare wheel wells

Pass 15 Aug 2016 177,261 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Panel under rear bumper badly corroded

Rear number plate faded

Right hand indicator tell tale not working but audible

Small holes in both side rear spare wheel wells

Fail 5 Aug 2016 177,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Inter connecting pipe between centre and tail silencers (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole left hand inner sill at lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Small hole left hand rear outer sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Panel under rear bumper badly corroded

Rear number plate faded

Right hand indicator tell tale not working but audible

Small holes in both side rear spare wheel wells

Pass 6 Aug 2015 175,326 miles

Both number plates faded

Heavy corrosion on front exhaust

Pin hole in interconnecting pipe to tail silencer of exhaust

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2015 175,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both number plates faded

Heavy corrosion on front exhaust

Pin hole in interconnecting pipe to tail silencer of exhaust

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2014 172,813 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 172,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both number plates deteriorating

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 170,998 miles

Corrosion on rear cross member

Corrosion on rear silencer

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

N/S headlamp fading

O/S indicator tell tale not flashing but is audiable

Offside rear seat belt removed

Fail 11 Jul 2013 170,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion left hand rear inner wheel arch

Left hand headlamp refector faded

Rear axle top support bushe starting to split

Right hand indicator tell tale not working but audiable

Right hand rear outer seat belt removed

Right hand rear suspension bump stop missing

Slight leak from right hand front shock absorber

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,429 miles

All brake pads getting low

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 167,401 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All brake pads getting low

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 163,898 miles

Brake pedal rubber getting worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp reflector fading

Fail 27 Jun 2011 163,873 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal rubber getting worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp reflector fading

Nearside rear tyre getting lumpy

Pass 16 Jul 2010 159,731 miles

All tyres getting low and edging off

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 154,623 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

movement in both front wheel bearings

n/s/f tyre edged off

o/s/f front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 154,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

movement in both front wheel bearings

n/s/f tyre edged off

o/s/f front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 150,258 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 150,254 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres edging off

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Left headlamp reflector fading reduced output

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wear in righthand end of steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 145,819 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Jul 2007 145,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r seatbelt missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 142,166 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 142,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pedal rubbers wearing

Crack in front number plate

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A195 KBY is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 A195 KBY, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A195 KBY is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 June 1984.

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