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K780 UAG

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

316,828 mi
Last recorded316,828 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 UAG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 316,828 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 316,828 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 316,828 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 316,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 316,828 miles

Dip image poor

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 316,828 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 316,828 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 316,828 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 316,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints ()

ends of near side wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2018 316,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints ()

ends of near side wiper blade split

Fail 22 Aug 2014 313,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 313,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 305,759 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 305,759 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear light units defused

offside steering rack end has slight play

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 13 Apr 2011 293,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 293,259 miles

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

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

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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K780 UAG is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K780 UAG, 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 K780 UAG registered?

K780 UAG is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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