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K799 PKL

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,281 mi
Last recorded167,281 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK799 PKL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 167,281 miles

exhaust flanges becoming corroded

o/s rear side lamp,some damage

Fail 22 Dec 2011 167,281 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

exhaust flanges becoming corroded

o/s rear side lamp,some damage

Pass 30 Dec 2010 158,682 miles

front no plate becoming poor

high brake light not working

horn becoming poor

Fail 30 Dec 2010 158,682 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front no plate becoming poor

high brake light not working

horn becoming poor

Fail 29 Dec 2010 158,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre rear stop light not working. Bulb failure light coming on?

Front number plate poor

Horn operation poor

Rear fog light switch poor

Pass 26 Aug 2009 152,227 miles

bonnet release not returning

headlamp lens corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2009 152,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp lens corroding

bonnet release not returning

Pass 19 Aug 2008 142,196 miles

front + rear no. plates deteriating

front headlamp reflectors corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2007 134,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 123,052 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K799 PKL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K799 PKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K799 PKL registered?

K799 PKL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is K799 PKL safe to buy?

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