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K580 EWA

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 EWA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 149,559 miles

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,559 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,419 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat wear in mechanism

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drivers seat wear in mechanism

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 149,419 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat wear in mechanism

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drivers seat wear in mechanism

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 149,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 148,854 miles

Advise gas leak centre exhaust section

Advise n/s washer inop

Fail 25 Apr 2014 148,854 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Advise gas leak centre exhaust section

Advise n/s washer inop

Pass 23 Apr 2013 148,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 148,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 147,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 147,088 miles

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

Advise n/s/r brake binding on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 146,354 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 146,354 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 145,895 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 145,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 145,048 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 145,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 143,943 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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K580 EWA is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K580 EWA, 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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K580 EWA is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K580 EWA safe to buy?

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