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K580 XWO

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 XWO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,968 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 161,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 161,793 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 161,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 161,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside end of inner sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 143,702 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both sides stuck behind seats (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on arch lip o/s

Fail 27 Feb 2018 142,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bost sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on arch lip o/s

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 141,003 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 138,546 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers perished

Fail 5 Mar 2014 138,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 138,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 136,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 134,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 131,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f floor badly corroded near seat mounting

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2010 131,684 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f floor badly corroded near seat mounting

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 125,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 125,495 miles

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

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

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 XWO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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