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K840 XPC

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 XPC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 137,539 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubber anti slip deteriorating.

Front and rear number plates deteriorating but not too excess at present.

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,539 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubber anti slip deteriorating.

Front and rear number plates deteriorating but not too excess at present.

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 132,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 129,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 126,918 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 126,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 122,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 122,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K840 XPC is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K840 XPC, 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 K840 XPC registered?

K840 XPC is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K840 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K840 XPC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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