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K823 NAM

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

202,349 mi
Last recorded202,349 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 NAM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2015 202,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust system (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights and dip beam interferance (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r upper rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r upper rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose bulging under pressure n/s/f rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play bottom steering column universal joint (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f flexi brake pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f front flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top column bearing slight play (2.1.2c)

all 4 brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system fowling body of vehicle

front side lights dim

gear box oil leak

play in gear box output shaft bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 199,465 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriated, ok at time of test

both front o/s and n/s flexi brake hoses slightly deteriated

drivers door top hinge is deteriated

front exhaust has been repaired

n/s and o/s rear shocker top bushes slightly worn and outer covers deteriated

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s front headlamp repaired with cable ties, just ok at time of test

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both the n/s and o/s track rod ends

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 199,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

drivers door top hinge cracked/fractured

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2013 192,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre rear seat belt missing

driversseat back loose

n/s mirror loose

o/s rear light tape on it

Fail 5 Apr 2013 192,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre rear seat belt missing

driversseat back loose

n/s mirror loose

no steering lock fitted

o/s rear light tape on it

Pass 27 Mar 2012 175,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 154,466 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside door mirror slieghtly damadged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 154,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside door mirror slieghtly damadged

unable to open boot for inside inspection

unable to remove fuel cap to check seal

Pass 1 Apr 2010 133,233 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

offside rear reverse light lense missing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

offside rear reverse light lense missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center brake lamp not working

o/s rear lamp reversing lamp missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 114,818 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 114,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

can not check rear seat belts as seats are folded down and can not lift seats

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,436 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 101,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 87,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 87,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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K823 NAM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K823 NAM, 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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K823 NAM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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