MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion on underside
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake back plates corroding away
Nearside Front wing corroding away
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding away
Offside Front wing corroding away
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding away
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Very slight play (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)
Brake back plates corroding away
Corrosion on exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Front wipers split
General corrosion on underside
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Front disc shields corroded.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension leg gaiter missing.
Nearside wiper rubber split on end.
Offside Front suspension leg gaiter adrift.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Front disc shields corroded.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension leg gaiter missing.
Nearside wiper rubber split on end.
Offside Front suspension leg gaiter adrift.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all metal brake pipes greased
n/s front n/s rear and o/s rear tyres cracking
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlights poor beams
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlits poor beams patterns
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all mfour tyres cracking and perishing nut no cord or ply showing
slight brake judder
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres sidewalls perished 185/80/r14t
nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside and outside the vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres sidewalls perished 185/80/r14t
nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside and outside the vehicle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear lights faded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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K197 FEG is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 K197 FEG, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K197 FEG is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.
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