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K138 MBK

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

275,268 mi
Last recorded275,268 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 MBK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2020 275,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 274,460 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 274,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 273,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 273,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 271,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 268,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 262,031 miles

horn output deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 255,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 247,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 240,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 230,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor

steering rack to n/s slight play in inner joint

Pass 10 Sep 2008 220,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 211,621 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 202,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 194,596 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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K138 MBK is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K138 MBK, 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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K138 MBK is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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