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K817 EHX

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,981 mi
Last recorded121,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 EHX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine oily

rear tow bar ball missing/trailer socket slight damage

slight blow from center exhaust join

slight play in both front suspension d rubber anti roll bar bushes

slight seapage from power steering rack area

Fail 22 Feb 2018 120,243 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light due to damage on lense (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine oily

rear tow bar ball missing/trailer socket slight damage

slight blow from center exhaust join

slight play in both front suspension d rubber anti roll bar bushes

slight seapage from power steering rack area

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,828 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,828 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 115,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 115,218 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,976 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 111,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 110,495 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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K817 EHX is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K817 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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What year was K817 EHX registered?

K817 EHX is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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