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K142 RPV

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,966 mi
Last recorded195,966 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 RPV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 195,966 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link bush/rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer slight worn

Nearside Front Tyre outer worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 195,966 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link bush/rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer slight worn

Nearside Front Tyre outer worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 192,866 miles

oil leak present

Fail 6 Sep 2017 192,866 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

oil leak present

Pass 11 Mar 2016 188,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 188,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 183,262 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 183,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crankshaft pulley wobbles when engine running

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 177,427 miles

N/S/R lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 170,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 164,588 miles

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

N/S rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 164,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

N/S rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 158,910 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 158,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 152,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 144,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 144,339 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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K142 RPV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K142 RPV, 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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K142 RPV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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