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K130 SGV

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,989 mi
Last recorded215,989 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK130 SGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 215,989 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on edges, stepped tread type pattern tyre.

offside rear and nearside rear chassis corroding.

offside rear inner wing area corroding near shock mount.

rear shocks corroding.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 215,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre very low on edges, stepped tread pattern.

offside rear and nearside rear chassis corroding.

offside rear inner wing area corroding near shock mount.

rear shocks corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 210,009 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode.

nearside rear tyre very low on edges.

some play in both front wheelbearings.

some play in offside front steering arm inner joint.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 210,008 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode.

nearside rear tyre very low on edges.

some play in both front wheelbearings.

some play in offside front steering arm inner joint.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 204,509 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 200,157 miles

some play in offside steering arm.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 200,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre near limit on edge.

some play in offside steering arm.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 188,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 188,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake flexi hoses showing signs of light perishing.

nearside rear tyre tread on 1.8m on edge.

slight wear in steering pump mount bushes.

some play in front wheel bearings.

some play in offside steering arm.

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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K130 SGV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K130 SGV, 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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K130 SGV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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