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K809 MYS

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,503 mi
Last recorded170,503 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 MYS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 170,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r door corroded & holed out with pescribed areas

windscreen washers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2020 168,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Door corroded.

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 168,210 miles

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

Offside Front Crossmember corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 167,706 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 167,706 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 167,331 miles

Slight corrosion behind rear bumper.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 166,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 166,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 166,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 165,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 165,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,801 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear panel deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 165,506 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear panel deteriorated.

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 165,506 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear panel deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 165,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system Slightly rough.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 165,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 164,614 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both headlights reflectors loosing chrome

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 163,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside handbrake outer sleeve deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2009 163,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 163,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 163,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 153,367 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 153,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 140,703 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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K809 MYS is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc 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 K809 MYS, 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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K809 MYS is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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