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K345 AMS

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,168 mi
Last recorded173,168 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 AMS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 173,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Both rear wheel arches are corroded and will soon require repair

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

windscreen is starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Apr 2016 173,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Both rear wheel arches are corroded and will soon require repair

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

windscreen is starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jan 2015 171,591 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 171,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 167,175 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 167,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 162,616 miles

Advise there is imbalance on the rear service brake operation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 162,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Advise there is imbalance on the rear service brake operation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 160,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 160,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 153,287 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 153,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 145,047 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 145,047 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre high level brake lamp is disconnected.

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

The steering rack has evidence of slight wear.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 143,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 143,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 142,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 140,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 138,408 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 138,408 miles

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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K345 AMS is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K345 AMS, 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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K345 AMS is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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