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K52 FUA

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 FUA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,735 miles

general underbody corrosion and front brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

General underbody corrosion

Offside/nearside front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,338 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

front and rear brake back plates corroded

general under body and chassis corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

front and rear brake back plates corroded

general under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,558 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly condensated

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gasses front, brake backing plate corroded, rear brake discs corroded but not weakend

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts and rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers and passenger seat has slight free movement but secure.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,407 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 104,395 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake ferrulles slightly corroded

rear suspension tie bar bushes worn

Fail 24 Apr 2008 100,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake ferrulles slightly corroded

rear suspension tie bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,938 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 92,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,393 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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K52 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K52 FUA, 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 K52 FUA registered?

K52 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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