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K308 FTV

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,755 mi
Last recorded159,755 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK308 FTV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 159,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 153,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 153,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 147,036 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk modification

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 147,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,457 miles

Bonnet cable seized had to open from underneath car

Pass 28 Jul 2016 138,951 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,738 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 124,738 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 116,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 114,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 111,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

rear bumper insecure

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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K308 FTV is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K308 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K308 FTV registered?

K308 FTV is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K308 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K308 FTV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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