MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body corrosion
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil springs corroded
front antiroll bar link bushes perished
all four coil springs corroded
rear chassis has slight corrosion
coil springs corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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