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K797 EHX

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,995 mi
Last recorded192,995 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 EHX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 192,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/suspension component's corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 192,976 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 192,971 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 192,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 192,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 192,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 191,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 191,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 190,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 190,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 190,400 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 190,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 190,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

N/s/rear brake pads held in with nails but still secure.

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 189,878 miles

Nail in n/s/rear brake caliper wearing thin.

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 189,304 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/front side light lense cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 189,304 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/front side light lense cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 188,090 miles

Both wiper blades slightly worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 187,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 186,482 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 186,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 184,731 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Aug 2007 182,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 180,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K797 EHX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K797 EHX, 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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K797 EHX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 August 1992.

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