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K101 FUA

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 FUA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,811 miles

Corrosion and scoring to rear brake discs

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in different areas

Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear trailing suspension arms

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,124 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,293 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,173 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,272 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,713 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 96,713 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,538 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,535 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,738 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 84,738 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 72,106 miles

Both Front and Rear Number Plates slightly deterioated

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 72,106 miles

Both Front and Rear Number Plates slightly deterioated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K101 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 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 K101 FUA, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K101 FUA registered?

K101 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 October 1992.

Is K101 FUA safe to buy?

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