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K298 VBU

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,253 mi
Last recorded199,253 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 VBU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 199,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 199,252 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 198,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre object in tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 197,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 197,865 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 196,800 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 193,637 miles

plastic cover underside engine

early corrosion rear suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2009 191,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s front wishbone arms early corrosion

o/s/r n/s/r trailing arms early corrosion

plastic cover underside front

Fail 18 Sep 2009 191,190 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s front wishbone arms early corrosion

o/s/r n/s/r trailing arms early corrosion

plastic cover underside front

Pass 24 Sep 2008 188,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 188,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 184,668 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 184,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 179,218 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 179,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K298 VBU is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K298 VBU, 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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K298 VBU is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 September 1992.

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