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K608 EEP

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 EEP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,524 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brakes hoses showing signs of age and deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 108,523 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,794 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users OS door trim (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour NSF lamp broke (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp insecure OS (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working OS (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS + boot torn (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS torn (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) insecure rear pads insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,367 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,113 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,595 miles

Front imbalance front brakes

Nearside rear seat belt failed on original test but now has been removed to meet requirements for a pass

OIL LEAK

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

Play in offside front steering rack ball shank

Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front imbalance front brakes

OIL LEAK

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

Play in offside front steering rack ball shank

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,023 miles

high level brake light

slight movement nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight movement nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 70,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,157 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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K608 EEP 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 63.6%.

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 K608 EEP, 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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K608 EEP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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