MOT Status
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165,237 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread/tread low in middle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread/tread low in middle
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill inner rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing panel/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front side light lamp cracked/damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
battery terminals loose
fuel cap seal perished/split
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
under trays fitted to vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonett wont secure (6.1.B.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre pressure low
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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K272 KAH is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
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 K272 KAH, 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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K272 KAH is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 January 1993.
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