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K173 PJU

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 PJU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 164,284 miles

corrosion to rear trailing arms

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f wiper splitting

perishing to rear shocker bushes

rear brake pads getting low ??

slight o/s/f steering rack play

wear to rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2011 164,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to rear trailing arms

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f wiper splitting

perishing to rear shocker bushes

rear brake pads getting low ??

slight o/s/f steering rack play

wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 159,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 159,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 156,608 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 156,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 150,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 141,925 miles

corrosion starting to rear arches

front brake flexi hoses perishing

slight steering rack play

Pass 25 Oct 2006 135,580 miles

headlamp reflectors tarnished

offside front wishbone back bush seperating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some handbrake travel

some offside steering rack play

Pass 11 Nov 2005 130,346 miles

axle bushes starting to seperate

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch above shock-absorber mount

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

offside front wishbone back bush seperating

some offside front wheel bearing play

some offside steering rack play

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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K173 PJU is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K173 PJU, 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 K173 PJU registered?

K173 PJU is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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