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K151 PLW

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,304 mi
Last recorded208,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 PLW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 208,304 miles

Age related corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2025 208,204 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2025 208,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 207,657 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2023 206,912 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2023 206,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

age related corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2023 206,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

age related corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2022 205,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 205,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. bottom half missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 193,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 193,765 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 183,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Almost to excess (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 183,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mounts perished + split (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector deteriorated + lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

High level stop lamp missing

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Almost to excess (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 178,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 177,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 174,939 miles

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 174,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 173,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 171,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 168,369 miles

bump stops at rear missing.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 168,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bump stops at rear missing.

steering rack o/s drumstick worn slightly.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 164,664 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 164,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 158,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r lamp reversing light lens missing.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 155,263 miles

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

n/s reversing lamp lens missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 150,725 miles

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

near side rear lamp reverse lens missing.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 150,725 miles

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

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

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

near side rear lamp reverse lens missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 144,284 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s track rod slightly worn at rack end.

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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K151 PLW is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K151 PLW, 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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K151 PLW is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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