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K170 RFV

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 RFV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,719 miles

front lower arm bushes craked

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension bushes perishing

rear wheel arches rusty

stickers on head lights

anti roll bar link bushes perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers starting to split

front discs rusty and slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 151,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

anti roll bar link bushes perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers starting to split

front discs rusty and slightly pitted

front lower arm bushes craked

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension bushes perishing

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2008 148,570 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 144,391 miles

a few minor chips in screen

front no. plate cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2007 144,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

a few minor stonechips in screen

front no. plate cracked and damaged

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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K170 RFV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K170 RFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K170 RFV registered?

K170 RFV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K170 RFV safe to buy?

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