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K365 WKX

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,761 mi
Last recorded193,761 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK365 WKX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 193,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 189,527 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 189,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 179,887 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 May 2013 179,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 172,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 172,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2011 163,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake service

Fail 30 May 2011 163,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake service

Pass 2 Jun 2010 154,926 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 145,926 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 145,894 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 145,423 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 145,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 144,861 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 143,968 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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K365 WKX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 K365 WKX, 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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What year was K365 WKX registered?

K365 WKX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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