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K138 MWM

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,376 mi
Last recorded201,376 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 MWM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 201,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 201,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 191,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 181,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 181,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 170,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 161,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 161,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 154,219 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 MWM 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 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 K138 MWM, 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 K138 MWM registered?

K138 MWM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K138 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K138 MWM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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