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K858 POY

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,338 mi
Last recorded224,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 POY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 224,338 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 224,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 214,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 214,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 204,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 204,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K858 POY is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K858 POY, 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 K858 POY registered?

K858 POY is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K858 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K858 POY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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