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K546 VPL

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK546 VPL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 99,417 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 99,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 92,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,386 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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K546 VPL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K546 VPL, 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 K546 VPL registered?

K546 VPL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 December 1992.

Is K546 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K546 VPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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