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K129 VOV

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,688 mi
Last recorded211,688 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 VOV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 211,688 miles

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

Nearside Front lense cracked

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 211,622 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front lense cracked

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 205,093 miles

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 205,090 miles

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

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

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

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

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 198,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 192,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2013 187,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 181,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 174,806 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 174,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 166,881 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of rear centre seat belt buckle

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

smell of feul near filter no leak found

Fail 22 Feb 2010 166,804 miles

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

sameas test no- 733521540071

Fail 10 Feb 2010 166,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of centre rear seat belt buckle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 159,392 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 152,279 miles

o/s handbrake on min effort

rear light lens n/s cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 145,134 miles

NEAR SIDE HANDBRAKE STICKTNG

Pass 22 Feb 2006 137,816 miles

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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K129 VOV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K129 VOV, 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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K129 VOV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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