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K198 SUT

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 SUT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,037 miles

Body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,864 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

steering appears slightly notchy on lock to lock test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

steering appears slightly notchy on lock to lock test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

minor exhaust blow by catalyst

various suspension bushes parished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,016 miles

all four coil springs corroded

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,136 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,881 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper not parking correctly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,056 miles

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

slight corrosion around rear wheel arches

various suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion around rear wheel arches

various suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,503 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamp reflectors corroded

slight corrosion around rear arches

Fail 25 Oct 2007 77,495 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamp reflectors corroded

slight corrosion around rear arches

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,470 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K198 SUT is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K198 SUT, 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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K198 SUT is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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