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B19 KYR

1988 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 KYR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 179,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 178,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 178,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but not affecting light output

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 177,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 176,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 171,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 162,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,662 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 141,570 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 141,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,174 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 132,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 108,262 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 108,262 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 96,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 89,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 89,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B19 KYR is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 B19 KYR, 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 38 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 B19 KYR registered?

B19 KYR is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 January 1988.

Is B19 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 KYR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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