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K103 LGC

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 LGC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,011 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,977 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 116,573 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Evidence of tyre contact with nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches. No contact found at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements. Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Jul 2013 116,573 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Evidence of tyre contact with nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches. No contact found at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements. Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,741 miles

205 size tyres on rear axle - 195 size tyres on front axle?

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,364 miles

Both headlights, reflectors deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,364 miles

Both headlights, reflectors deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,609 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,601 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,547 miles

aspect ratios different on front and rear axles - front 75% rear 82%

Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

aspect ratios different on front and rear axles - front 75% rear 82%

headlamp washer valve leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,032 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE 75% ASPECT & REARS ARE 82% ASPECT

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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K103 LGC is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K103 LGC, 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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K103 LGC is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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