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K839 AFL

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

248,123 mi
Last recorded248,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 AFL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 248,123 miles

Damage to o/s/r bodywork.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 242,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 234,963 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 227,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 227,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 220,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 213,034 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall, also worn on inner edge

Offside front brake disc worn and corroded on inner face

Offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on inner and outer walls

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 207,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 202,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 198,734 miles

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

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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K839 AFL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K839 AFL, 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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K839 AFL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 November 1992.

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