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K155 NCV

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 NCV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 121,719 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 121,587 miles

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

corrosion forming on rear inner & outer sill

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 119,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,228 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 119,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 118,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 118,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 117,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,112 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,100 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,242 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 115,242 miles

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

Front pads and disc worn and need replacing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (185/r14

Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,067 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 108,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,577 miles

corrosion at os/r chassis leg close to spring mounting.

lambda warning light on.

ns/f tyre getting low on tread.

oil leak from diff.

os/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

slight leak from exhaust.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 105,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion at os/r chassis leg close to spring mounting.

lambda warning light on.

ns/f tyre getting low on tread.

oil leak from diff.

os/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

slight leak from exhaust.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 102,423 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 102,375 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 88,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 88,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,859 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 74,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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K155 NCV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K155 NCV, 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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K155 NCV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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